Consumers turn to virtual technology as a therapeutic method
Implications - Modern therapy services are applying virtual reality tactics to treatment in an attempt to add interactivity and technological allure. By combining therapeutic solutions with online gaming and multi-sensory visuals, brands are not only making the therapeutic process more engaging, they're also redefining how mental health is approached.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Therapy - Mental health professionals are using VR technology as a therapeutic method in treatment to redefine how mental health is approached.
2. Virtual Health Assistant - High-tech virtual health assistant device customized to an individual's genetics is being developed to make health monitoring easy and personalized.
3. Enhanced Guided Meditation - VR technology is being put to use to create an immersive and relaxing environment that encourages busy people to ease into meditation.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare IT - The virtual reality technology for mental health and virtual health assistant device are disruptive innovations in the healthcare IT industry.
2. Sports Performance - High tech virtual coaching systems to help athletes improve their performance, movement tracking and injury recovery ways is disrupting the techniques used in sports performance industry.
3. Digital Entertainment - Innovations in VR technology for theme park simulators and enhanced guided meditation are disrupting traditional forms of entertainment and providing consumers with immersive experiences.
