Augmented Reality in Outpatient Care: A Narrative Review

Augmented Reality in Outpatient Care: A Narrative Review | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL Healthcare Technology Letters This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 28 July 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Augmented Reality in Outpatient Care: A Narrative Review Authors : Archan Khandekar 0000-0003-3177-3439 [email protected] , Aryan Shah , Luis Esparza Miranda , Frida Toscano Bello , Bruno Liebl , Jonathan Ryan , Pedro Basei , Ansh Bhatia , Timothy Guerard , and Dipen Parekh Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175374040.08284615/v1 Published Healthcare Technology Letters Version of record Peer review timeline 330 views 160 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Introduction: Augmented Reality (AR) is increasingly utilized in healthcare, yet its role in outpatient care remains unclear. Patients frequently struggle with understanding medical information. AR could bridge this gap by offering immersive and interactive educational tools. This narrative review assesses AR’s current applications in outpatient settings, categorizes usage types, and highlights limitations and research directions. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles published between January 2015 and February 2025. Studies using AR in outpatient settings were analyzed and grouped into five clinical categories. Results: Nineteen studies involving 987 participants met inclusion criteria. AR applications included patient education (n=3), cognitive and functional assessment (n=3), device interaction and remote monitoring (n=3), procedural guidance (n=5), and rehabilitation support (n=5). Most were pilot studies (n=6) with small sample sizes (median=28). AR consistently enhanced patient understanding, engagement, and procedural support. Limitations included bulky specialized hardware affecting comfort, reliability concerns, technical challenges, and platform inconsistencies. Conclusion: AR shows promise in outpatient care, particularly in education, assessment, device interaction, procedural guidance, and rehabilitation. Despite usability and clinical advantages, hardware complexity and technical reliability remain challenging. Future research should include large-scale RCTs and integration strategies. Supplementary Material File (manuscript.docx) Download 20.20 KB File (table 1.docx) Download 15.48 KB File (table 2.docx) Download 15.96 KB File (table 3.docx) Download 15.78 KB File (table 4.docx) Download 16.69 KB File (table 5.docx) Download 16.58 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 28 July 2025 Peer review timeline Published Healthcare Technology Letters Version of Record 22 Nov 2025 Published Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Collection Healthcare Technology Letters Keywords augmented reality medical expert systems medical information systems telemedicine Authors Affiliations Archan Khandekar 0000-0003-3177-3439 [email protected] University of Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute View all articles by this author Aryan Shah University of Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute View all articles by this author Luis Esparza Miranda University of Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute View all articles by this author Frida Toscano Bello University of Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute View all articles by this author Bruno Liebl Federal University of Parana View all articles by this author Jonathan Ryan Nova Southeastern University Dr Kiran C Patel College of Allopathic Medicine View all articles by this author Pedro Basei Federal University of Parana View all articles by this author Ansh Bhatia University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine View all articles by this author Timothy Guerard University of Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute View all articles by this author Dipen Parekh University of Miami Desai Sethi Urology Institute View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 330 views 160 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Archan Khandekar, Aryan Shah, Luis Esparza Miranda, et al. 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