Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

1-2026

Abstract

Healthcare organizations are increasingly adopting digital technologies, with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and the metaverse driving significant advancements in smart healthcare. Al facilitates personalized medicine and efficient drug development, while Data Science enables predictive analytics and big data management, enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare quality. The metaverse introduces immersive training and telemedicine platforms, revolutionizing patient engagement and healthcare research. This study conducts' a scoping review of 6,171 articles, analyzing the transformational impact of AI, ChatGPT, Data Science, and the metaverse on healthcare. It highlights the benefits and risks of these technologies, identifies research gaps in their application within the healthcare field, and proposes new directions for advancing digital medicine. By exploring these developments, the research provides insights into the continupus evolution of healthcare through innovative digital solutions.

Keywords

Digital Medicine, Digital Transformation, Smart Health, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Data Science, Metaverse

Discipline

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Databases and Information Systems | Health Information Technology

Research Areas

Data Science and Engineering

Publication

Journal of Organizational and End User Computing

Volume

38

Issue

1

First Page

1

Last Page

31

ISSN

1546-2234

Identifier

10.4018/JOEUC.400122

Publisher

IGI Global

Copyright Owner and License

Authors-CC-BY

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.4018/JOEUC.400122

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