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Virtual reality applications for chronic conditions management: A review
Sadrieh Hajesmaeel Gohari1, Elahe Gozali1, Sharareh R Niakan Kalhori1
1Department of Health Information Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|August 29, 2019
Summary
Virtual Reality (VR) effectively aids chronic disease treatment and rehabilitation. Most studies show VR applications yield proper or relatively proper outcomes, motivating patients for better management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Virtual Reality (VR) simulates environments for healthcare applications, particularly for chronic diseases.
- Effective treatment and rehabilitation are crucial for long-term chronic conditions.
- This review examines VR's role in managing chronic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review published literature on Virtual Reality applications for chronic disease treatment.
- To assess the efficacy of VR in rehabilitation for patients with chronic conditions.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of the MEDLINE database via PubMed was conducted for papers published between January 2001 and December 2015.
- Fifty-two out of 117 retrieved papers met inclusion criteria and were analyzed.
- Data extracted included study details, VR methods, condition types, participant numbers, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- The majority of studies (73%) focused on VR for treatment, with a significant portion (53%) addressing phobias.
- Rehabilitation-focused studies (27%) primarily involved stroke patients (13 studies).
- VR application reported proper outcomes in 77% of studies, relatively proper in 21%, and poor in 2%.
Conclusions:
- Virtual Reality is increasingly utilized for treating and rehabilitating chronic conditions.
- VR technology demonstrates a high success rate in improving patient motivation and management.
- The findings support VR as a valuable tool in chronic disease care.
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