Effect of virtual reality training on dual-task performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Age-related decline in dual-task (DT) performance is closely associated with falls in older adults, posing a significant public health concern. Virtual reality (VR) training has emerged as a novel intervention to enhance motor-cognitive integration, yet its effects on dual-task performance require systematic evaluation.

Objective

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the impact of VR training on dual-task performance in older adults.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched four databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating VR training in adults aged ≥ 60 years. Inclusion criteria required comparisons between VR training and non-VR control groups, with outcome measures including dual-task cost (DTC), du

SUBMITTER: Wei X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12186363 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature