关键词: 虚拟现实；患者教育；健康教育；综述

Abstract: This paper reviewed the research status on application of Virtual Reality technology in patient education, focusing on the application situation, application effect, limitation, and future development of Virtual Reality technology in patient education. It is hoped that reference can be provided for the introduction and development of Virtual Reality system in the field of patient education in China.

Key words: Virtual Reality; patient education; health education; review