Virtual reality technology for upper and lower limb motor function, daily function, and balance in stroke patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a common neurological disorder that often results in motor dysfunction, significantly impairing patients' quality of life and increasing the economic burden on healthcare systems. Virtual reality (VR) technology has emerged as an innovative approach in stroke rehabilitation. This meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively evaluate the effects of VR-based interventions on motor function, daily function, and balance in stroke patients.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases from inception to October 2025 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating VR technology in stroke rehabilitation. Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of B

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12681232 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature