The use of extended reality (XR) and wearables has opened up exciting opportunities to revolutionize the healthcare sector.  

However, to achieve a true transformation in healthcare, more direct action and planning are required, particularly given the current labor shortages and skills gaps. There is a need for a significant step change. 

We will focus on head-mounted wearables, particularly assisted reality, and how this technology has unlocked transformational ways for healthcare services to better patients care. XR is an umbrella term that covers various types of head-mounted wearables, including: