The role of virtual reality on outcomes in rehabilitation of Parkinson's disease: meta-analysis and systematic review in 1031 participants.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Parkinson's disease (PD) is managed primarily by dopamine agonists and physiotherapy while virtual reality (VR) has emerged recently as a complementary method. The present study reviewed the effectiveness of VR in rehabilitation of patients with PD. METHODS:Literature search up to June 2019 identified ten studies (n = 343 participants) suitable for meta-analysis and 27 studies (n = 688 participants) for systematic review. Standard mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using a random effects model. RESULTS:In meta-analysis, compared with active rehabilitation intervention, VR training led to greater improvement of stride length, SMD = 0.70 (95%CI = 0.32-1.08, p = 0.0003), and was as effective for gait speed, balance and co-ordination, cognitive

SUBMITTER: Triegaardt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7040061 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature