Abstract
In the digital era, many technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI),
computer information systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, immersive
technologies, 3D printing, etc. are being adopted to facilitate operations, provide better
management, and enhance workflow and working efficiency. As such, digital health
technology and management are the key topics that are attracting wide attention, since
it is important both in enhancing efficiency and safety. In fact, most of the healthcare
and medical care tasks cannot be replaced entirely by computers. The training of
healthcare workers and medical practitioners still remains important. Immersive
technologies including virtual Reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality
(MR) are widely adopted in numerous industrial and training applications. VR provides
a fully immersive experience for the trainees, while AR and MR provide interactive
stimulation while maintaining attention in the physical world. Despite the types of
immersive technologies used for training, healthcare training, and medical simulation
are key components of digital health technology. Nevertheless, in many cases, a
trainee’s acceptance and behavioural training in participating in immersive training are
still uncertain. Understanding their acceptance and behaviour is important not only in
developing effective simulated training but also in enhancing their autonomy and
motivation in participation. To this end, we also introduce some of the research models
that are commonly used to support health and medical training and simulation.