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SynthesisFrontiers in pediatrics2026

Virtual reality for rehabilitation and engagement in pediatric intensive care: a systematic review of feasibility, safety and outcomes.

Insu Choi, Hwa Jin Cho, Kibum Kim, Sunyong Yoo, Min-Keun Song

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Insu ChoiDepartment of Pediatrics, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Hwa Jin ChoDepartment of Pediatrics, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Kibum KimDepartment of ICT, Hanyang University, ERICA Campus, Ansan, Republic of Korea.
Sunyong Yoo *Department of Intelligent Electronics and Computer Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Min-Keun Song *Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) are at risk of acquired weakness, delirium, and long-term functional and neurocognitive morbidity. Although early rehabilitation is recommended to mitigate these adverse outcomes, its delivery remains challenging. Virtual reality (VR) has been proposed as a means of enhancing engagement in rehabilitation in this setting. This systematic review evaluated the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of VR delivered to children during routine pediatric intensive care to support rehabilitation, participation in rehabilitation, or emotional regulation. Three databases were searched through 8 August 2026, and the reference list of one relevant scoping review was screened; two reviewers independently screened all records (Cohen's Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024607286, PROSPERO, CRD42024607286.

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feasibilitypatient engagementpediatric intensive care unitrehabilitationvirtual reality

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PMID42741320
PMCPMC13572598

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