A scoping review of virtual reality in rehabilitation: Current applications, challenges, and future directions

Chaitanya Kulkarni; Om Wadhokar; Medhavi Joshi; Pallavi Bhakaney; Tushar Palekar

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Artificial Intelligence

physiotherapy

review article

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool in the field of rehabilitation, offering innovative solutions to enhance therapy outcomes and patient engagement. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of VR applications in rehabilitation, identifying key challenges, and outlining potential future directions. Through a systematic examination of the existing literature, this review highlights the multifaceted implications of VR in rehabilitation, including its role in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes, promoting patient engagement, and addressing psychological aspects of recovery. Furthermore, it explores the potential for remote rehabilitation, pain management, and data-driven approaches. The findings of this review underscore the transformative potential of VR in rehabilitation and offer insights into how this technology can continue to advance patient care.
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Kulkarni, C., Wadhokar, O., Joshi, M., Bhakaney, P., & Palekar, T. (2023). A scoping review of virtual reality in rehabilitation: Current applications, challenges, and future directions. Multidisciplinary Reviews, (| Accepted Articles). Retrieved from https://malque.pub/ojs/index.php/mr/article/view/1603

[1] Mirelman, A., Patritti, B. L., Bonato, P., & Deutsch, J. E. (2009). Effects of virtual reality training on gait biomechanics of individuals post-stroke. Gait & Posture, 30(2), 205-210.

[2] Tariq, S., Tariq, S., Tariq, S., & Rather, M. (2020). Virtual reality in physical rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-12.

[3] Lloréns, R., Noé, E., & Colomer, C. (2015). Alcañiz, M. Immersion and emotion: Their impact on the sense of presence. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 18(6), 360-366.

[4] Faria, A. L., Andrade, A., Soares, L., & Bermúdez i Badia, S. (2016). Benefits of virtual reality based cognitive rehabilitation through simulated activities of daily living: A randomized controlled trial with stroke patients. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 13(1), 96.

[5] Merians, A. S., Fluet, G. G., Qiu, Q., Saleh, S., Lafond, I., Davidow, A., ... & Adamovich, S. V. (2016). Robotically facilitated virtual rehabilitation of arm transport integrated with finger movement in persons with hemiparesis. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 13(1), 1-13.

[6] Tornay, F. J., Salomó, C., Segarra, N., Méndez, J., & Medina, J. (2021). The use of virtual reality for cognitive rehabilitation: A systematic review. Virtual Reality, 25(2), 389-404.

[7] Yeh, S. C., Lin, L. F., & Chuang, T. Y. (2020). The effect of virtual reality-based balance training on motor learning and postural control in healthy adults: A randomized preliminary study. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 1-10.

[8] Saposnik, G., Cohen, L. G., Mamdani, M., Pooyania, S., Ploughman, M., Cheung, D., ... & Bayley, M. (2016). Efficacy and safety of non-immersive virtual reality exercising in stroke rehabilitation (EVREST): A randomised, multicentre, single-blind, controlled trial. The Lancet Neurology, 15(10), 1019-1027.

[9] Cikajlo, I., Rudolf, M., Goljar, N., Burger, H., & Matjačić, Z. (2012). Telerehabilitation using virtual reality task can improve balance in patients with stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34(1), 13-18.

[10] Adamovich, S. V., Fluet, G. G., Tunik, E., & Merians, A. S. (2009). Sensorimotor training in virtual reality: A review. NeuroRehabilitation, 25(1), 29-44.

[11] Chen, K. H., Ji, Z., & Chen, H. H. (2021). Virtual reality-based sports training on attention and cognitive performance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(3), 409.

[12] Bohil, C. J., Alicea, B., & Biocca, F. A. (2011). Virtual reality in neuroscience research and therapy. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 12(12), 752-762.

[13] Laver, K. E., George, S., Thomas, S., Deutsch, J. E., & Crotty, M. (2015). Virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015(2), CD008349.

[14] Saposnik, G., Levin, M., & Group, t. E. s. (2011). Virtual reality in stroke rehabilitation: A meta-analysis and implications for clinicians. Stroke, 42(5), 1380-1386.

[15] Lange, B., Koenig, S., Chang, C. Y., McConnell, E., Suma, E., Bolas, M., & Rizzo, A. S. (2012). Designing informed game-based rehabilitation tasks leveraging advances in virtual reality. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34(22), 1863-1870.

[16] Rizzo, A., Schultheis, M., Kerns, K., & Mateer, C. (2004). Analysis of assets for virtual reality applications in neuropsychology. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 14(1-2), 207-239.

[17] Lohse, K. R., Hilderman, C. G., Cheung, K. L., Tatla, S., Van der Loos, H. F., & Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation Research Team. (2014). Virtual reality therapy for adults post-stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis exploring virtual environments and commercial games in therapy. PLoS ONE, 9(3), e93318.

[18] Burdea, G. C., & Coiffet, P. (2003). Virtual reality technology (2nd ed.). Wiley.

[19] Ma, M., & Zheng, H. (2011). Virtual reality and serious games in healthcare. In Handbook of Virtual Environments (pp. 763-788). CRC Press.

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