Virtual Reality Applications for Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review
Health Science Reports
Ahmadi Marzaleh, M., Peyravi, M., et al. (2022).
Health Science Reports, 5(6), e853.
This systematic review explores the use of virtual reality applications within rehabilitative programs for individuals with active COVID-19 infection.
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Iran)
2019 to March 1, 2022
Peer-reviewed articles with any study design
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<div>Findings demonstrated emerging evidence to support the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) in hospitalized individuals with COVID-19 to increase patient satisfaction and engagement. Reductions in the psychological impacts of COVID-19 were additionally noted following immersive VR cognitive treatments. No studies regarding non-immersive VR treatments for cognition were located. <br><br>Results should be interpreted with caution due to an overall paucity of research, small sample sizes, and overall poor methodological rigor of included studies. Further research is indicated.</div>
