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Rehabilitation applied with virtual reality improves functional capacity in post-stroke patients. A systematic review
A Navas-Otero1, A Canal-Pérez1, J Martín-Núñez1
1Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
Abstract:
Virtual reality (VR) is emerging technologies in the field of rehabilitation of post-stroke patients. The aim of this study was to systematically explore the effects of VR rehabilitation program on functional capacity of stroke patients. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. The searches were carried out in the PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, PEDro and OTSeeker to October 2024. Methodological quality was assessed using the Downs and Black scale and the Version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2) was used to assess risk of bias. A total of 4 studies met the inclusion criteria. The type of VR intervention varied among studies using Wii Fit, ARMEO Spring 1.1, Rehabilitation Gaming System and ArmAble™. The meta-analysis indicated that the VR group showed statistically significant improvement in functional ability versus control group. The methodological quality mean was moderate quality level. VR interventions seem to be a promising therapeutic system for functional capacity rehabilitation in people with post-stroke.
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