Effectiveness of Non-Immersive Virtual Reality on Gross Motor Function, Balance, and Functional Independence in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: This systematic review with meta-analysis synthesizes current evidence on the effectiveness of non-immersive virtual reality (VR) interventions in enhancing gross motor function, balance, and functional independence in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: A systematic search was performed across six databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection) to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to July 2025. Primary outcomes included gross motor function (GMFM-D/E), balance (Pediatric Balance Scale, PBS), and functional independence (WeeFIM). Risk of bias was assessed using the RoB 2 tool, and the certainty of evidence was evaluated with GRADE. Results: Fro

SUBMITTER: Perez-Carcamo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608441 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature