The Use of Virtual Reality in the Rehabilitation of Aphasia: A Systematic Review
Disability and Rehabilitation
Devane, N., Behn, N., et al. (2022).
Disability and Rehabilitation, Online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2138573.
<div>This systematic review explores the effects of virtual reality (VR) treatment for adults with aphasia secondary to stroke or traumatic brain injury. </div>
City University of London (UK)
From database inception to October 2021
<div>Peer-reviewed studies of any design</div>
14
<div>Findings demonstrated emerging evidence to support the feasibility of VR-based language treatments for acquired aphasia in adults, with generally positive outcomes noted regarding language impairment. However, statements regarding the true efficacy of VR treatments for this population could not be made due to overall lack of high-quality of evidence, significant risk of bias, and heterogeneity between studies..</div>
