Virtual Reality-based Therapy Improves Fatigue, Impact and Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis. A Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis
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Cortés-Pérez, Irene; Sánchez-Alcalá, Marcelina; Nieto Escámez, Francisco Antonio; Castellote-Caballero, Yolanda; Obrero-Gaitán, Esteban; [et al.]Date
2021-11-06Abstract
Patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) have a high level of fatigue and a reduced quality of life (QoL) due to the impact of multiple sclerosis (MS). Virtual reality-based therapy (VRBT) is being used to reduce disability in PwMS. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of VRBT on fatigue, the impact of MS, and QoL in PwMS. Methods: A systematic review with meta-analysis was conducted through a bibliographic search on PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and PEDro up to April 2021. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with PwMS that received VRBT in comparison to conventional therapy (CT) including physiotherapy, balance and strength exercises, and stretching or physical activity, among others; or in comparison to simple observation; in order to assess fatigue, MS-impact, and QoL. The effect size was calculated using Cohen’s standardized mean difference with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Results: Twelve RCTs that provided data from 606 PwMS (42.83 ± 6.86 years old a...
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multiple sclerosis
virtual reality
videogames
fatigue
quality of life
meta-analysis