Assessing the Impact of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Video Games on Improving Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often debilitating, with current treatments limited by low adherence, high costs, and accessibility issues. Innovative technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and therapeutic video games provide immersive environments that may improve treatment outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of these approaches and explored their potential advantages over traditional methods. A comprehensive search of PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane identified relevant studies. Two reviewers independently screened articles, extracted data, and assessed quality using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). A random-effects model was used to calculate pooled effect sizes (Hedges' g), and hete

SUBMITTER: Goharinejad S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852585 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature