SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality Systems to Improve the Activities of Daily Life in Older People.
Synthesis in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Virtual reality-based reminiscence therapy for older adults to improve psychological well-being and cognition: A systematic review.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Virtual reality applications based on instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs) for cognitive intervention in older adults: a systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- Virtual reality for activities of daily living rehabilitation after acquired brain injury.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
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- Mixed Reality-Based Physical Therapy in Older Adults With Sarcopenia: Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR serious games · 2025Article
- Community-Dwelling Filipino Older Adults' Experiences with Virtual Coach for Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA): A Phenomenology.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- VR Cognitive-based Intervention for Enhancing Cognitive Functions and Well-being in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Behavioral and EEG Evidence.Psychosocial intervention · 2025Article
- Virtual reality in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Dementia & neuropsychologia · 2025Review
- Could video game-based physical rehabilitation substitute for conventional physiotherapy in patients with glioma? A proof-of-concept study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Effects of an exercise program with augmented reality on functional fitness and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Use of Virtual Reality in Patients with Acquired Brain Injury: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Comprehensive Evaluation of Fundamental Motor Skills: Insights From the Test of Gross Motor Development-3.Cureus · 2023Article
- Effects of Exergaming on Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.JMIR serious games · 2023Article
- Virtual reality-based interventions for the rehabilitation of vestibular and balance impairments post-concussion: a scoping review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of Virtual Reality Training for Older Adults and People With Disabilities: Single-Arm Pre-Post Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
- Post-Acute COVID-19 Rehabilitation Network Proposal: From Intensive to Extensive and Home-Based IT Supported Services.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Acceptance of a Virtual Reality Headset Designed for Fall Prevention in Older Adults: Questionnaire Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Article
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Abstract
(1) This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments with virtual reality systems (VRSs) on the functional autonomy of older adults versus conventional treatment. (3) Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis. An electronic data search was carried out, following the PRISMA statement, up to February 2020. We combined results from clinical trials using VRSs for the improvement of basic and instrumental activities of daily living. The guidelines of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions were followed for calculations and risk of bias. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) was used to assess the quality of evidence. (4) Results: The final analysis included 23 studies with a population of 1595 participants. A moderate, but clinically significant, effect was found for basic activities of daily living (BADLs), (Standard Medium Deviation, SMD 0.61; 95% CI: -0.15-1.37;
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