The effect of virtual reality stimulation on reducing the incidence of delirium among patients admitted to intensive care units: a systematic review study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The intensive care unit (ICU) provides critical care for severely ill patients, often leading to prolonged stays and psychological issues like delirium, affecting 35%-80% of patients. Delirium impacts cognition and increases mortality. Virtual Reality (VR) shows potential for alleviating symptoms but lacks conclusive evidence for reducing delirium, necessitating further research. The main goal of this systematic review is to evaluate whether VR stimulation can reduce the incidence of delirium among critically ill patients.

Methods

This systematic review follows PRISMA guidelines. Studies on VR for delirium prevention in adult ICU patients up to January 2024 were searched in online databases. Inclusion criteria focused on English-language studies specifically add

SUBMITTER: Samimi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12642330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature