Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality

Mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies bridge elements of the real and virtual worlds, emerging as tools that allow users to engage with digital cues to aid with tasks encountered in the physical environment. Thus, these holographic-based innovations are potential tools to suppor...

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Main Authors: Patrik Goncalves Rodrigues, Danieli Mayumi Kimura Leandro, Silvia Schoenau de Azevedo, Marcelo Jenné Mimica, Rafaela Fabri Rodrigues, Mauricio Magalhães, Bruno Fernandes dos Anjos, Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1571521/full
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author Patrik Goncalves Rodrigues
Danieli Mayumi Kimura Leandro
Danieli Mayumi Kimura Leandro
Silvia Schoenau de Azevedo
Marcelo Jenné Mimica
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Rafaela Fabri Rodrigues
Rafaela Fabri Rodrigues
Mauricio Magalhães
Mauricio Magalhães
Mauricio Magalhães
Bruno Fernandes dos Anjos
Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane
Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane
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description Mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies bridge elements of the real and virtual worlds, emerging as tools that allow users to engage with digital cues to aid with tasks encountered in the physical environment. Thus, these holographic-based innovations are potential tools to support real-time patient care. The applications of MR and AR in neonatal care remain significantly underexplored. In the present article, we highlight the applications of MR and AR across medical procedures, physical examinations, medical diagnoses, and telemedicine, further underscoring their transformative potential within neonatal care. The use of MR and AR can be relevant across diverse economic and clinical landscapes, and in-depth research is required to evaluate the advantages of these tools in caring for neonates.
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spelling doaj-art-38f037e2aa6b4aceabae80c8c06210812025-08-20T03:09:11ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Digital Health2673-253X2025-04-01710.3389/fdgth.2025.15715211571521Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed realityPatrik Goncalves Rodrigues0Danieli Mayumi Kimura Leandro1Danieli Mayumi Kimura Leandro2Silvia Schoenau de Azevedo3Marcelo Jenné Mimica4Marcelo Jenné Mimica5Rafaela Fabri Rodrigues6Rafaela Fabri Rodrigues7Mauricio Magalhães8Mauricio Magalhães9Mauricio Magalhães10Bruno Fernandes dos Anjos11Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane12Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane13Protecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilProtecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilProtecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilProtecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilSanta Casa de São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, BrazilProtecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilProtecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilSanta Casa de São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, BrazilProtecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilProtecting Brains & Saving Futures, Clinical Research Department, São Paulo, BrazilDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilMixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies bridge elements of the real and virtual worlds, emerging as tools that allow users to engage with digital cues to aid with tasks encountered in the physical environment. Thus, these holographic-based innovations are potential tools to support real-time patient care. The applications of MR and AR in neonatal care remain significantly underexplored. In the present article, we highlight the applications of MR and AR across medical procedures, physical examinations, medical diagnoses, and telemedicine, further underscoring their transformative potential within neonatal care. The use of MR and AR can be relevant across diverse economic and clinical landscapes, and in-depth research is required to evaluate the advantages of these tools in caring for neonates.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1571521/fullmixed reality (MR)augmented reality (AR)immersive technologiesneonatologyneonatal carenewborns and infants
spellingShingle Patrik Goncalves Rodrigues
Danieli Mayumi Kimura Leandro
Danieli Mayumi Kimura Leandro
Silvia Schoenau de Azevedo
Marcelo Jenné Mimica
Marcelo Jenné Mimica
Rafaela Fabri Rodrigues
Rafaela Fabri Rodrigues
Mauricio Magalhães
Mauricio Magalhães
Mauricio Magalhães
Bruno Fernandes dos Anjos
Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane
Gabriel Fernando Todeschi Variane
Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality
Frontiers in Digital Health
mixed reality (MR)
augmented reality (AR)
immersive technologies
neonatology
neonatal care
newborns and infants
title Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality
title_full Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality
title_fullStr Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality
title_full_unstemmed Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality
title_short Transforming neonatal care: a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality
title_sort transforming neonatal care a position paper on the potential of augmented and mixed reality
topic mixed reality (MR)
augmented reality (AR)
immersive technologies
neonatology
neonatal care
newborns and infants
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1571521/full
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