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Virtual reality in multiple sclerosis - A systematic review.
Thais Massetti1, Isabela Lopes Trevizan1, Claudia Arab2
1Post-graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences - Faculty of Medicine - University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
|July 27, 2016
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) offers a motivational and effective approach for multiple sclerosis (MS) motor rehabilitation. VR programs show promise in addressing cognitive and motor deficits in MS patients, warranting further research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological inflammatory disease damaging nerve cell insulation.
- Traditional motor rehabilitation for neurological conditions involves repetitive exercises.
- Virtual Reality (VR) is emerging as a tool for motor assessment and rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing studies on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Virtual Reality (VR).
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive bibliographic review was conducted without time limitations.
- Searches were performed on PubMed and BVS databases using keywords 'Multiple Sclerosis' and 'Virtual Reality'.
- The review adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Main Results:
- An initial search identified 41 articles; duplicates were removed.
- After title and abstract screening, 31 articles were excluded.
- A final selection of 10 articles met the study's inclusion criteria.
Conclusions:
- Virtual Reality (VR) presents a motivating and effective alternative to conventional motor rehabilitation for MS patients.
- VR interventions show potential for rehabilitating cognitive and motor deficits in individuals with MS.
- Further research is recommended to develop and optimize VR-based rehabilitation protocols for MS.
