Research Priorities | Wise Realities

Aboriginal Health

Aboriginal Health covers a diverse range of topics including, but not limited to, menthal health, chronic illness, diabetes, heart failure, renal failure, epidemic of health deterrence, suicide, alcohol abuse and substance abuse. At Wise Realities, we investigate the use of immersive technologies as educational and therapeutic tools in Aboriginal Health.

Senior citizens are a treasured and often vulnerable part of our society. Immersive technologies can improve the quality or aged care services in different ways including; treatment applications (i.e. dementia), quality of life improvements (i.e. distraction therapy and pain management), and carers and nurses training (i.e. empathy training). At Wise Realities, we have great respect for our seniors and provide research-based advice and services to aged care facilities so that they can improve services provided to their residents.

Technology has shown great potential for aiding people with special needs to treat, improve and/or control their condition or symptoms. Immersive technologies have great potential to be used in both clinical and educational applications. At Wise Realities, our main focus is on Autism Spectrum Disorder, however, institutes and organisations involved with other special needs are welcomed to reach out for advice on the application of immersive technologies, or to seek support as they define new research projects to meet their specific need.

A number of studies have been published demonstrating the positive results of Virtual Reality in distraction therapy and pain management in different fields including; burn patients, cancer patients, dentistry, dementia. There are numerous fields and applications yet to be investigated and Wise Realities actively supports research into the application of immersive technologies to provide support to patients and health care teams.

One of the most important contributing factors to a high-quality healthcare system is excellent Health Professions Education (HPE). For decades, different technologies including medical simulations have helped health professionals to learn and develop. The application of Immersive technologies (i.e. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality) in HPE is one of our main research focuses at Wise Realities. Recent advancements in technology bring exciting opportunities and we are here to support you.

Investigating the psychological aspects of immersive technologies has a crucial role in the technology adoption. Furthermore, the use of immersive technologies in the treatment of disorders such as phobias, anxiety/panic and depression provides exciting therapeutic opportunities. At Wise Realities, we investigate the use of immersive technologies not only in treatment but to help with the psychological aspects of any profession as part of the education and training process.

Various studies have shown the positive effects of immersion in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Virtual Reality is now more affordable and immersive than ever. This enables patients with disabilities or injuries to benefit from using immersive technologies with lower costs and with a higher availability. Research in applications of virtual reality in physical therapy and rehabilitation at Wise Realities provide this opportunity for thousands of those in need.

Sexual Health covers a diverse range of topics including, but not limited to, sexual health education (e.g. safe sex, sexual transmitted infections and diseases, sexual abuse and assault), sexual therapy, sexual abuse and its prevention. At Wise Realities, we investigate the use of immersive technologies as educational and therapeutic tools in sexual health.

Aboriginal Health

Aged Care & Treatment

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Distraction & Pain Management

Health Professions Education & Training

Mental Health

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Sexual Health