Virtual reality in stroke recovery: a meta-review of systematic reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging technology in post stroke recovery. However, its precise role in stroke rehabilitation is not well defined. The aim of this paper is to conduct an overview of systematic reviews on the role of VR in stroke rehabilitation.

Methods

A meta-review with results from a search of 7 databases from inception till 5^th December 2022 with subsequent quality appraisal was conducted. The primary outcome was to produce a narrative review on the efficacy of VR versus usual or other care in stroke recovery. Data was synthesized in a descriptive fashion and high-quality systematic reviews were emphasized. The AMSTAR-2 tool was used for quality assessment of the included studies.

Results

Evidence from high-quality systematic revi

SUBMITTER: Khan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452980 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature