Stroke Research

Effect of specific over nonspecific VR-based rehabilitation on poststroke motor recovery: A systematic meta-analysis – Martina et al. 2019

Conclusion: “Our results suggest that SVR (specific VR) systems are more beneficial than CT (conventional therapy) for upper-limb recovery, whereas NSVR systems are not.”

 

Virtual Reality for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Subacute and Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial –  Kiper  et al. 2018

Conclusion: “The RFVE (reinforced feedback in virtual environment) therapy combined with CR (conventional rehabilitation) treatment promotes better outcomes for upper limb than the same amount of CR, regardless of stroke etiology.”

 

Virtual Reality For Stroke Rehabilitation – Laver et al. 2017

Conclusion: “Virtual reality may be beneficial in improving upper limb function and activities of daily living function when used as an adjunct to usual care.”

 

Assessment And Rehabilitation Of Neglect Using Virtual Reality: A Systematic Review – Pedroli et al. 2015

Conclusion:  “According to the results of this systematic review, VR seems a promising instruments both for the assessment and rehabilitation of USN.” and “The results obtained from the reviewed studies are promising and showed that VR systems stimulate interest and participation of patients.”

 

Virtual Reality For The Rehabilitation Of The Upper Limb Motor Function After Stroke: A Prospective Controlled Trial – Turolla et al. 2013

Conclusion: “VR rehabilitation in post-stroke patients seems more effective than conventional interventions in restoring upper limb motor impairments and motor related functional abilities.”