The effect of virtual reality on pregnant women and fetuses: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Virtual reality (VR), as a low-cost, non-invasive, and highly promising complementary therapeutic approach, has garnered increasing attention for its potential positive impacts on pregnant women, fetuses, and the childbirth process. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the specific effects of VR interventions on the psychological status, physiological indicators, and fetal outcomes of pregnant women.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP Database, SinoMed) up to July 2024. The RoB2 tool was used to assess the risk of bias, while the GRADE approach evaluated the certainty of the evidence. RevMan 5.4 was used for

SUBMITTER: Shi X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334377 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature