Effects of virtual reality motor games on motor skills in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enhancing motor skills is crucial for the functional development of children with cerebral palsy. Virtual reality has emerged as a promising technology for rehabilitating these children.

Objective

The objective of this study was to systematically evaluate the effects of virtual reality motor games on the gross and fine motor skills of children with cerebral palsy.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted in databases including PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, Web of Science, and Wanfang Data, covering publications from their inception to June 1, 2024, to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of virtual reality motor games on the gross and fine motor skills of children with cerebral palsy. The quality of the included studies

SUBMITTER: Xue Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776641 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature