The Metaverse for Intelligent Healthcare using XAI, Blockchain, and Immersive Technology

The metaverse combines the real world and the virtual world, allowing people to interact with their avatars in a setting supported by cutting-edge technologies like 5G or 6G internet, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality, blockchain, digital twins, internet of things, and artificial intelligence (AI), all of which are enhanced by practically limitless data. The metaverse, a term coined to describe the virtual world instead of physical worlds, has the potential to revolutionize general healthcare. The Metaverse already provides opportunities for remote patient care, medical education, surgeries training, anti-aging healthcare, and medical research opportunities with implementation. According to the studies, the metaverse in medical domain revenue is expected to reach $640B by 2027. Different fields such as the financial industry, manufacturing industry, media, entertainment, etc. are taking advantage of healthcare tools to bring state-of-the-art technology into their domain. In this study, we are going to discuss the current state of metaverse technology in digital healthcare and its uses in the metaverse. We will also discuss the challenges that the metaverse presents for the healthcare industry. Also, we will conclude with a discussion of the future of metaverse in healthcare and the potential impact it could have on the delivery of healthcare services. Finally, this paper aims to provide an XAI, BC, and Immersive technology-based framework for metaverse healthcare and its potential to improve patient outcomes and transform the healthcare industry.