The effectiveness of virtual reality to improve depression: A systematic evidence map.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aims to systematically integrate the evidence based on meta-analysis of the efficacy of virtual reality on depressive symptoms in various populations.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP) from inception to December 31, 2024. This study used an evidence map approach to integrate the included meta-analyses, to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality in treating depression, and to explore the impact of different groups and intervention characteristics on efficacy.

Results

A total of 27 meta-analyses were included, from which 33 outcomes were extracted for analysis. The quality assessment revealed that a significant majority of these outcomes (69.70

SUBMITTER: Lu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12569364 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature