Effect of Virtual Reality on Postural and Balance Control in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Literature Review
Joint Authors
Lo, Wai Leung
Lin, Qiang
Huang, Dong-Feng
Chen, Ling
Ding, Ming Hui
Li, Hai
Zhao, Jiang Li
Xu, Zhi Qin
Bian, Rui Hao
Mao, Yurong
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To critically evaluate the studies that were conducted over the past 10 years and to assess the impact of virtual reality on static and dynamic balance control in the stroke population.
Method.
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials published between January 2006 and December 2015 was conducted.
Databases searched were PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science.
Studies must have involved adult patients with stroke during acute, subacute, or chronic phase.
All included studies must have assessed the impact of virtual reality programme on either static or dynamic balance ability and compared it with a control group.
The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies.
Results.
Nine studies were included in this systematic review.
The PEDro scores ranged from 4 to 9 points.
All studies, except one, showed significant improvement in static or dynamic balance outcomes group.
Conclusions.
This review provided moderate evidence to support the fact that virtual reality training is an effective adjunct to standard rehabilitation programme to improve balance for patients with chronic stroke.
The effect of VR training in balance recovery is less clear in patients with acute or subacute stroke.
Further research is required to investigate the optimum training intensity and frequency to achieve the desired outcome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Ling& Lo, Wai Leung& Mao, Yurong& Ding, Ming Hui& Lin, Qiang& Li, Hai…[et al.]. 2016. Effect of Virtual Reality on Postural and Balance Control in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Literature Review. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098766
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Ling…[et al.]. Effect of Virtual Reality on Postural and Balance Control in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Literature Review. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098766
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Ling& Lo, Wai Leung& Mao, Yurong& Ding, Ming Hui& Lin, Qiang& Li, Hai…[et al.]. Effect of Virtual Reality on Postural and Balance Control in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Literature Review. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098766
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1098766