Patient-centered insights into virtual reality rehabilitation for stroke: a systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality rehabilitation (VRR) is an emerging technology that offers new possibilities for stroke recovery. Understanding stroke survivors' experiences and expectations is essential for optimizing its application.

Objective

This systematic review synthesizes qualitative evidence on stroke survivors' experiences with and participation in VRR to identify benefits, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Methods

This systematic review follows the meta-aggregation method guided by ENTREQ and PRISMA and uses the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) to assess the quality of included studies. We searched eight English and Chinese databases for qualitative or mixed-method studies on stroke survivors' experiences with VRR, published by May 31, 2024. Selec

SUBMITTER: Ding K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12128322 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature