ReviewBrain sciences2023
Role of Immersive Virtual Reality in Motor Behaviour Decision-Making in Chronic Pain Patients.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Virtual reality for chronic primary low back pain in adults: systematic review protocol.Systematic reviews · 2026Article
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- Neuroplasticity-Based Approaches to Sensory Processing Alterations in Autism Spectrum Disorder.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Challenges in using virtual reality technology for pain relief.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
- Harnessing Extended Reality for Neurocognitive Training in Chronic Pain: State of the Art, Opportunities, and Future Directions.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 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
- The role of sensory attenuation in symptomatic and healthy individuals: a scoping review.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Review
- The Effect of Coach-Athlete Relationships on Motor Behaviour in College Athletes-Mediating Effects of Psychological Needs.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Virtual reality-based therapy for chronic low back and neck pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.EFORT open reviews · 2024Article
- Sensorimotor Uncertainty of Immersive Virtual Reality Environments for People in Pain: Scoping Review.Brain sciences · 2023Article
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5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Primary chronic pain is a major contributor to disability worldwide, with an estimated prevalence of 20-33% of the world's population. The high socio-economic impact of musculoskeletal pain justifies seeking an appropriate therapeutic strategy. Immersive virtual reality (VR) has been proposed as a first-line intervention for chronic musculoskeletal pain. However, the growing literature has not been accompanied by substantial progress in understanding how VR exerts its impact on the pain experience and what neurophysiological mechanisms might be involved in the clinical effectiveness of virtual reality interventions in chronic pain patients. The aim of this review is: (i) to establish the state of the art on the effects of VR on patients with chronic pain; (ii) to identify neuroplastic changes associated with chronic pain that may be targeted by VR intervention; and (iii) to propose a hypothesis on how immersive virtual reality could modify motor behavioral decision-making through an interactive experience in patients with chronic pain.
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