SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Virtual reality-based rehabilitation experience of stroke survivors: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Factors influencing participation of patients who had a stroke in rehabilitation shared decision-making: a qualitative meta-synthesis.BMJ open · 2026Pooled it
- Cancer survivors' experiences with mHealth interventions for PA: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
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- Older Adults' Experiences of Commercial Virtual Reality for Stroke Rehabilitation: A Mixed-Methods Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Aim: To examine and synthesize qualitative data regarding the experiences of stroke survivors who underwent rehabilitation using virtual reality (VR). Methods: We critically appraised the included study using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Assessment Checklist for Qualitative Research. Relevant qualitative studies were searched in PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wan Fang Database, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and China Biomedical Literature Database from inception to December 2024. Two researchers independently extracted and analysed the data and integrated the results using a pooled meta-aggregation approach. Results: Sixteen studies ( Conclusion: Stroke survivors perceived the benefits and barriers of using VR-based rehabilitation (VRBR); therefore, it is a complex perceptual change for them. They require emotional support from family and peers, professional support from healthcare professionals, and financial support from the government. Moreover, rehabilitation motivation is an important factor that influences utilization. Updating VRBR content and functionality is essential to improve user experience. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42024504700, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/search.
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