ArticleJournal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine2021
Immersive virtual reality in children with upper limb injuries: Findings from a feasibility study.
Article in Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07729878 (Effects of Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intensive Strength Training on Rang of Motion and Function in Post Fracture Rehabilitation), which is not on this map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Effects of Comprehensive Hand Repetitive Intensive Strength Training on Rang of Motion and Function in Post Fracture Rehabilitation
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- Technological Features of Immersive Virtual Reality Systems for Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Pooled it
- Feasibility of Mobile Phone-Based Virtual Reality as a Non-pharmacologic Acute Procedural Pain Management Intervention in an Inpatient Burn Center.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2026Trial
- Comparative and synergistic effects of digital devices and Child Life services in pediatric clinical practice: a systematic review.Translational pediatrics · 2026Review
- User Experience of a Virtual Reality-Based Treadmill for Children With a Chronic Disease Affecting Physical Health: Cross-Sectional Feasibility Study.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- Home-Based Immersive Virtual Reality to Improve Motor Performance in Children and Adolescents With Developmental Coordination Disorder: Crossover Study.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- Extended Reality (XR) in Pediatric Acute and Chronic Pain: Systematic Review and Evidence Gap Map.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2025Review
- Immersive Virtual Reality in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Its Efficacy in Upper Limb Recovery.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Immersive virtual reality rehabilitation after lower limb surgery in paediatric patients.Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine · 2025Article
- Clinical Utility of Virtual Kitchen Errand Task for Children (VKET-C) as a Functional Cognition Evaluation for Children with Developmental Disabilities.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Children and young people's preferences and needs when using health technology to self-manage a long-term condition: a scoping review.Archives of disease in childhood · 2024Article
- Exploring the perspectives of health care professionals on digital health technologies in pediatric care and rehabilitation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Evaluating the impact of virtual reality game training on upper limb motor performance in children and adolescents with developmental coordination disorder: a scoping review using the ICF framework.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- An analysis of clinical outcomes and essential parameters for designing effective games for upper limb rehabilitation: A scoping review.Health science reports · 2023Article
- Digital technologies for motor rehabilitation in children: protocol for a cross-sectional European survey.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Virtual Reality as a Therapy Tool for Walking Activities in Pediatric Neurorehabilitation: Usability and User Experience Evaluation.JMIR serious games · 2022Article
- Compliance of functional exercises in school-age children with limb fractures: implication for nursing countermeasures.BMC pediatrics · 2022Article
- DO YOUTHS WITH NEUROMOTOR DISORDER AND THEIR THERAPISTS PREFER A MIXED OR VIRTUAL REALITY HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY?Journal of rehabilitation medicine. Clinical communications · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeChildren who sustain Upper Limb Injuries (ULIs), including fractures and burns, may undergo intensive rehabilitation. The discomfort of therapy can reduce their compliance, limit their range of motion (ROM) and lead to chronic pain. Virtual Reality (VR) interventions have been found to reduce anticipated and procedural pain.This feasibility study aimed to explore perceptions and impacts of a custom-made, fully immersive Head-Mounted Display VR (HMD-VR) experience within a United Kingdom (UK) National Health Service (NHS) outpatient rehabilitation service for children with ULIs.
methodsTen children aged 9-16 in one UK Children's hospital trialled HMD-VR during one rehabilitation session. They, their parents (n = 10), and hospital physiotherapy staff (n = 2) were interviewed about their perceptions of pain, difficulty, enjoyability, therapeutic impacts, benefits, and limitations. Children rated the sessions on enjoyability, difficulty, and pain compared to usual rehabilitation exercises. Physiotherapists were asked to provide range of motion readings.
resultsInductive thematic analysis of interview data generated three themes, 'Escape through Engagement'; 'Enhanced Movement'; and 'Adaptability and Practicality'. Children rated the session as more enjoyable, less difficult and painful than their usual rehabilitation exercises. Findings suggested that HMD-VR was an engaging, enjoyable experience that distracted children from the pain and boredom of therapy. Also, it seemed to enhance the movement they achieved. Participants perceived it was useful for rehabilitation and adaptable to individual needs and other patient groups. Suggestions were made to increase adaptability and build in practical safeguards.
conclusionFindings from this small-scale feasibility study suggested HMD-VR was perceived as usable, acceptable, and effective with potential for further development. Future work could include larger scale trials.
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