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Vol. 6 Núm. 11 (2026): Revista Simón Rodríguez

Transformando la educación con el metaverso: nuevas perspectivas para los estudiantes de radiología. Revisión narrativa

Transforming education with the metaverse: new perspectives for radiology students. Narrative revision
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2026-02-02

El metaverso emerge como una plataforma digital innovadora con el potencial de revolucionar la educación médica, particularmente en el campo de la radiología. El objetivo del estudio es analizar el impacto del metaverso como herramienta educativa en la formación de estudiantes de radiología. El enfoque es cualitativo, diseño de revisión narrativa de la literatura publicados entre 2019 y 2024. Las bases de datos consultadas fueron PubMed, Scopus, Google Académico, ERIC y SciELO, siendo seleccionados 15 estudios para la revisión. Los resultados indican que el metaverso, además de ser una herramienta eficaz para el aprendizaje, mejora la confianza de los estudiantes, reduce los errores clínicos y proporciona oportunidades únicas para la educación interprofesional. En conclusión, el metaverso se posiciona como una herramienta clave para la formación radiológica, al ofrecer simulaciones avanzadas que fortalecen el aprendizaje, el pensamiento crítico y la seguridad clínica. Su implementación enfrenta desafíos como el alto costo, las limitaciones de infraestructura tecnológica y preocupaciones sobre privacidad y ciberseguridad. 

The metaverse is emerging as an innovative digital platform with the potential to revolutionize medical education, particularly in the field of radiology. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of the metaverse as an educational tool in the training of radiology students. A qualitative approach was adopted, using a narrative literature review design of studies published between 2019 and 2024. The databases consulted were PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, ERIC, and SciELO, from which 15 studies were selected for review. The results indicate that the metaverse, beyond being an effective learning tool, enhances students’ confidence, reduces clinical errors, and provides unique opportunities for interprofessional education. In conclusion, the metaverse positions itself as a key tool in radiology education by offering advanced simulations that strengthen learning, critical thinking, and clinical safety. However, its implementation faces challenges such as high costs, technological infrastructure limitations, and concerns related to privacy and cybersecurity.

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