Effects of virtual reality therapy on stroke rehabilitation in upper limbs: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Review Article)

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Faal Rana; GHASEMI FARNAZ

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Journal: Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Year:2017 | Volume:6 | Issue:3 Page(s): 286-302

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Effects of virtual reality therapy on stroke rehabilitation in upper limbs: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Review Article)

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Faal Rana | GHASEMI FARNAZ | Issue Writer Certificate

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upper limb rehabilitationQ1

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Back ground and Aim: People after a stroke have many problems in daily activities such as writing and driving. Virtual reality and interactive video gaming have emerged as recent treatment approaches in stroke rehabilitation. Present study compares the effects of virtual Materials and Methods: This study is a systematic review with meta-analysis. Five scientific databases were systematically searched through their online search engines on articles using Virtual reality in upper limb rehabilitation; these databases were Cochrane Library, sience direct, PED, Rehabdata and medline (Pubmad). Results: We included 21 trials that involved 1005 participants. Study sample sizes were generally small and interventions varied. The methodological quality of the chosen RCTs was evaluated using the PEDro scale. Intervention approaches in the included studies were predominantly designed to improve motor function or activity performance. Control groups received no intervention or therapy based on a standard care approach. Conclusion: Using Virtual reality improves the upper extremity function and performance of daily activities. Also the use of Virtual reality as a supplement in addition to the conventional rehabilitation improves the function of the hand.

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Faal, Rana, & GHASEMI, FARNAZ. (2017). Effects of virtual reality therapy on stroke rehabilitation in upper limbs: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Review Article). SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE, 6(3 ), 286-302. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/239955/en

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Faal Rana, GHASEMI FARNAZ. Effects of virtual reality therapy on stroke rehabilitation in upper limbs: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Review Article). SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE[Internet]. 2017;6(3 ):286-302. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/239955/en

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Rana Faal, and FARNAZ GHASEMI, “Effects of virtual reality therapy on stroke rehabilitation in upper limbs: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (Review Article),” SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE, vol. 6, no. 3 , pp. 286–302, 2017, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/239955/en

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