Psychological outcomes of extended reality interventions in spinal cord injury rehabilitation: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Systematic scoping review.

Objectives

Extended reality (XR) is becoming a recognisable tool for assisting in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. While the success of XR mediated interventions is often evaluated based on improvements in physical and functional performance, the present systematic scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize evidence on reported psychological outcomes of XR interventions in SCI rehabilitation. In doing so, we aimed to contribute towards an adaptation of XR that is meaningful for individuals living with SCI.

Methods

Seven bibliometric databases were systematically searched. Included studies needed to be peer-reviewed, test structured and targeted XR interventions in an adult (≥ 16 years) SCI population, and assess any

SUBMITTER: Williamson SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11810788 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature