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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Technology
  • Virtual Reality Applications

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  • Virtual Reality (VR) shows potential for personalized and controlled rehabilitation.
  • Its application in pulmonary rehabilitation, particularly for COPD, remains under-explored.
  • A technological perspective is needed to assess VR's role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of Virtual Reality use in pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD patients.
  • To analyze the technological characteristics of VR systems used in this context.
  • To evaluate the feasibility, safety, usability, and user experience of VR interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of scientific and grey literature.
  • Analysis of VR system characteristics (visualization, interaction, feedback).
  • Review of study outcomes focusing on feasibility, safety, usability, and user experience.

Main Results:

  • VR systems vary in visualization, interaction methods, and feedback mechanisms.
  • Selected studies indicate VR's potential feasibility, safety, and positive user experience in COPD rehabilitation.
  • Usability aspects require further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual Reality presents a promising, yet underutilized, tool for COPD pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Further research is needed to optimize VR technology and integration into clinical practice.
  • Future directions should focus on refining VR systems and evaluating long-term efficacy.