(This story originally appeared over at sister-site Metaverse Health earlier this week). Over the past few weeks, there's been a spike in mainstream media interest around virtual environments and health. I thought it'd be worth showcasing three notable stories / issues that you may not be aware of. Amputee Support A press release from ADL Company Inc. and Virtual Ability, … [Read more...] about Amputee support, games health research and avatar perceptions
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Health Beyond 2009 – e-health, Serious Games and Second Life
Posted originally over on Metaverse Health: As a Registered Nurse with a passion for the use of emerging technologies to improve health, it can sometimes be a little frustrating when things don't seem to progress as fast as one would like. There's also the 'they just don't get it' phenomenon amongst some in health leadership and management roles, which can lead to the … [Read more...] about Health Beyond 2009 – e-health, Serious Games and Second Life