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Romeu-Perales M, Segura-Ortí E, Cana-Poyatos A, Toquero-Correa M, Benavent-Caballer V, Pans-Alcaina D, García-Maset R, García-Testal A. The Effect of Intradialytic Exercise Using Virtual Reality on the Body Composition of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Nutrients 2024; 16:1968. [PMID: 38931320 PMCID: PMC11206238 DOI: 10.3390/nu16121968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience reduced muscle strength and diminished health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and engaging in regular exercise may improve them. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intradialytic exercise using non-immersive virtual reality (VR) on body composition of patients with CKD on hemodialysis (HD). METHODS This was a substudy in a clinical trial of intradialytic exercise intervention using a non-immersive VR game in which the patient interacted by moving the lower limbs. Body composition was determined by BCM Fresenius multifrequency stereoscopic bioimpedance. Body mass index (BMI), fat tissue index (FTI), lean tissue index (LTI), extracellular/intracellular water (EIW), and phase angle (PA) were recorded in 52 patients, 24 in the control group (CG) and 28 in the exercise group (EG). RESULTS Statistically significant differences were observed between both groups. The LTI increased in the EG while it decreased in the CG. The FTI and the EIW decreased in the EG compared to the increase observed in the CG. CONCLUSIONS Intradialytic exercise using non-immersive VR was associated with an increase in LTI and a decrease in FTI of CKD patients on HD.
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- Marta Romeu-Perales
- Department of Biotechnology, Universidad de Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (M.T.-C.)
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- Research Unit, Nephrology Service, Hospital de Manises, 46940 Valencia, Spain;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (M.T.-C.)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain; (M.T.-C.)
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- Hemodialysis Unit Nursing, Nephrology Service, Hospital de Manises, 46940 Valencia, Spain
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Verrelli D, Sharma A, Alexiuk J, Tays Q, Rossum K, Sharma M, Ford E, Iansavitchene A, Al-Jaishi AA, Whitlock R, McIntyre CW, Garg AX, Bohm C. Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. KIDNEY360 2024; 5:390-413. [PMID: 38306116 PMCID: PMC11000728 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Key Points Individuals receiving hemodialysis have high rates of cardiovascular disease not explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Intradialytic exercise improves cardiovascular outcomes, including arterial resistance, BP, and heart rate variability. Clinicians should consider including intradialytic aerobic exercise programs in hemodialysis care to supplement broader treatment plans. Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among people with kidney failure on hemodialysis, for whom improving cardiovascular health is a research priority. Intradialytic myocardial stunning is common and associated with adverse cardiovascular events. Intradialytic exercise may mitigate intradialytic myocardial stunning and improve cardiovascular structure and function. This systematic review investigated the effect of intradialytic exercise on cardiovascular outcomes in adults undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (PROSPERO CRD42018103118). Methods Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, SportDiscus, and PEDro databases from 1960 until June 2022, for randomized and nonrandomized studies investigating the effect of intradialytic exercise programs on objective cardiovascular outcomes, prespecified as primary or secondary outcomes. The primary outcome was arterial resistance. Results Of 10,837 references identified, 32 met eligibility criteria. These studies investigated the effect of intradialytic exercise on arterial resistance (eight studies), BP (20 studies), myocardial structure and function (seven studies), endothelial function (two studies), sympathetic overactivity (nine studies), biomarkers of cardiac injury (three studies), and cardiovascular hospitalization and mortality (two studies). Most studies used aerobic exercise as the intervention and usual care (no exercise) controls. Meta-analysis of intradialytic exercise versus usual care resulted in a statistically significant reduction in arterial resistance measured by pulse wave velocity with mean difference −1.63 m/s (95% confidence interval, −2.51 to −0.75). Meta-analyses for diastolic BP, left ventricular ejection fraction, and low-frequency/high-frequency ratio measure of heart rate variability also showed statistically significant improvements with exercise. There was no significant difference in change in systolic BP, augmentation index, and left ventricular mass index between groups. Conclusions Intradialytic exercise programming resulted in a clinically meaningful improvement to pulse wave velocity, a component of arterial resistance. Improvements in several physiologic measures of cardiovascular health, including diastolic BP, left ventricular ejection fraction, and heart rate variability measured by the low-frequency/high-frequency ratio were also observed. The effects of intradialytic exercise on major adverse cardiovascular events remains uncertain.
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- Davide Verrelli
- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Corporate Academics, Health Sciences Library, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, Seven Oaks General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Borkum M, Levin A, Ficocelli J, Wone L, Kiaii M. A Current State of the Art and Science of Exercise in Dialysis: A Narrative Review. Can J Kidney Health Dis 2024; 11:20543581241229253. [PMID: 38370309 PMCID: PMC10874151 DOI: 10.1177/20543581241229253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Purpose of the review The purpose of the review is to discuss current proven benefits and problems of integrating exercise in the care of people receiving dialysis by reviewing literature from the last few years and identifying important questions that still need to be asked and answered. Methods A focused review and appraisal of the literature were done. Original peer-reviewed articles, review articles, opinion pieces and guidelines were identified from PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Only sources in English were accessed. Search terms "exercise" and "dialysis" were used to find active recruiting randomized trials in various clinical trial registry platforms. Key findings Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise training in individuals receiving dialysis, limited by factors such as short duration of follow-up and inconsistent adverse event reporting and outcomes selected. Notable gaps in exercise research in dialysis include ways to maintain programs and patient motivation, studies in peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis patients, and how best to define and measure outcomes of interest. Implications This review summarizes the current state of exercise in people receiving dialysis and serves as a call to action to conduct large, randomized controlled trials to improve the quality of evidence needed to implement and sustain innovative, exercise interventions, and programs for this population.
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- Megan Borkum
- Division of Nephrology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- BC Renal, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- BC Renal, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Peinado-Rubia AB, Verdejo-Herrero A, Obrero-Gaitán E, Osuna-Pérez MC, Cortés-Pérez I, García-López H. Non-Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Therapy Applied in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:903. [PMID: 38339621 PMCID: PMC10857255 DOI: 10.3390/s24030903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of non-immersive virtual reality (niVR) active videogames in patients who underwent cardiac rehabilitation (CR). METHODS A systematic review with meta-analysis, according to the PRISMA guidelines and previously registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023485240), was performed through a literature search in PubMed (Medline), SCOPUS, WOS, and PEDro since inception to 21 November 2023. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the effectiveness of an niVR intervention, in comparison with conventional CR and usual care, on aerobic capacity and cardiovascular endurance (physical function), anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The risk of bias in individual studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Effect size was estimated using Cohen's standardized mean difference (SMD) and its 95% confidence interval (95% CI) in a random-effects model. RESULTS Nine RCT that met the inclusion criteria were included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed a moderate-to-large effect favoring niVR active videogames included in CR in increasing aerobic capacity and cardiovascular endurance (SMD = 0.74; 95% CI 0.11 to 1.37; p = 0.021) and reducing anxiety (SMD = -0.66; 95% CI -1.13 to -0.2; p = 0.006). Only 4.8% of patients reported adverse events while performing niVR active videogames. CONCLUSIONS Inclusion of niVR active videogames in CR programs is more effective than conventional CR in improving aerobic capacity and cardiovascular endurance and in reducing anxiety.
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- Ana Belén Peinado-Rubia
- Asociación de Fibromialgia de Jaén (AFIXA), C/Baltasar de Alcázar 5, 23008 Jaén, Spain;
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas s/n, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (E.O.-G.); (M.C.O.-P.)
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- Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain; (A.V.-H.); (H.G.-L.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas s/n, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (E.O.-G.); (M.C.O.-P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas s/n, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (E.O.-G.); (M.C.O.-P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas s/n, 23071 Jaén, Spain; (E.O.-G.); (M.C.O.-P.)
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- Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain; (A.V.-H.); (H.G.-L.)
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Gurz D, Coimbatore Dada K, Naga Nyshita V, Aderibigbe FD, Singh M, Yadav KP, Shah SK, Pumbhadia B, Abbas K, Khan W, Kumaran V. The Impact of Virtual Reality (VR) Gaming and Casual/Social Gaming on the Quality of Life, Depression, and Dialysis Tolerance in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Narrative Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e44904. [PMID: 37814762 PMCID: PMC10560511 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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This comprehensive narrative review aims to investigate the impact of virtual reality (VR) and social gaming on the quality of life, depression, and dialysis tolerance in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a growing global health concern affecting the quality of life and increasing mortality rates. Through a combination of exercise and video games, exergaming, and digital game therapy (DGT), sedentary risks can be mitigated and therapy adherence enhanced. Despite potential side effects such as exhaustion and nausea, research indicates that virtual therapeutic games improve motivation and dialysis tolerance, and even reduce brain activity in pain-associated regions during procedures. These methods are superior to traditional distraction techniques like music, movies, and toys. Exergaming, social gaming, and VR gaming can improve various health factors including depressive symptoms, functional capacity, muscle strength, fatigue, physical activity, mental health, motivation, engagement, cognition, and overall quality of life for CKD patients. Representing a novel approach to CKD management, these interventions promote physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social interaction. Continued research and innovation will facilitate the integration of VR-based therapies into routine CKD care.
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- Danyel Gurz
- Department of Internal Medicine, Combined Military Hospital Lahore, Lahore, PAK
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala, IND
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, NPL
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Janaki Medical College, Janakpurdham, NPL
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Government Medical College, Surat, IND
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, PAK
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- Department of Oncology, Ziauddin University, Karachi, PAK
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Turoń-Skrzypińska A, Tomska N, Mosiejczuk H, Rył A, Szylińska A, Marchelek-Myśliwiec M, Ciechanowski K, Nagay R, Rotter I. Impact of virtual reality exercises on anxiety and depression in hemodialysis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:12435. [PMID: 37528161 PMCID: PMC10394078 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-39709-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Renal replacement therapy is associated with reduced physical activity. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between regular physical activity performed with the use of virtual reality and the occurrence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in hemodialysis patients. The study involved 85 patients from the dialysis station at the Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine PUM. The examined patients were randomly divided into study group and control group. The study group consisted of patients undergoing renal replacement therapy by hemodialysis, whose task was to perform VR exercises using the prototype of the NefroVR system for 20 min during hemodialysis. The control group consisted of patients undergoing renal replacement therapy by hemodialysis who were not assigned an intervention. An intragroup analysis was performed for the Beck and GAD scales. After the end of the exercise cycle in the study group there was a decrease in the score while in the control group there was an increase in comparison to the first result. The research showed that after a 3-month exercises on a bicycle with the use of low-intensity virtual reality, a decrease in depression symptoms measured by the Beck Depression Inventory was observed. The research showed that regular physical activity using virtual reality may be associated with a reduction in the occurrence of anxiety and depression symptoms in patients included in the chronic hemodialysis program.
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- Agnieszka Turoń-Skrzypińska
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Nephrology, Transplantology, and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Clinical Department of Nephrology, Transplantology, and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Visual Communication, Faculty of Design, Academy of Art in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation and Clinical Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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Yangöz ŞT, Turan Kavradım S, Özer Z. The effects of virtual reality-based exercise in adults receiving haemodialysis treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2023; 15:1182-1217. [PMID: 36584408 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the effects of virtual reality-based exercise on physical function, depression symptoms and quality of life in adults receiving haemodialysis. Data were analysed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 3. The random-effects meta-analysis was performed to pool intervention effects. A total of five studies were included. The majority of included studies compared intervention with passive control group. This meta-analysis showed with a moderate to high quality of evidence that virtual reality-based exercise has positive medium effect on improving physical function such as gait speed (g = .40, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.81), sit to stand 10 times (g = -.41, 95% CI -0.825 to -0.009), sit to stand in 60 s (g = .56, 95% CI 0.151 to 0.974), 6-min walk test (g = .66, 95% CI 0.247 to 1.079), not affect time up and go and sit to stand five times. The study indicated with moderate quality of evidence that virtual reality-based exercise had no effect on depression symptoms. The study also showed with a moderate quality of evidence that the intervention had a positive medium effect on improving physical function (g = .64, 95% CI 0.20 to 1.09). In conclusion, virtual reality-based exercise can be performed to improve physical function and quality of life of adults receiving haemodialysis for health professionals.
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- Şefika Tuğba Yangöz
- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Liu H, Cheng Z, Wang S, Jia Y. Effects of virtual reality-based intervention on depression in stroke patients: a meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4381. [PMID: 36928345 PMCID: PMC10020160 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31477-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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As one of the most common neuropsychiatric complications after stroke, post-stroke depression can significantly affect the initiative of rehabilitation exercise and the rehabilitation of neurological function of patients. Virtual reality (VR) has been widely used in health-related fields in recent years. There is some evidence that VR-based interventions have benefits for depression. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of VR-based intervention on depression in stroke patients. A total of 752 patients with stroke from 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studies were included in this meta-analysis and the studies derived from seven electronic databases searched from database inception to August 2021. Different tools were used to measure depression. For continuous results, the standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to synthesize the effects. We assessed the risk of bias by using the Cochrane Collaboration criteria. The results showed that compared to the control group, VR-based interventions significantly decreased the depression scale score (SMD = - 0.75, 95% CI - 1.35, - 0.15). The meta-analysis indicated that VR-based intervention had a moderate effect on depression in stroke patients compared to control group. There was no evidence of potential publication bias as assessed by visual inspection of funnel plots in Egger and Begg tests. Substantial heterogeneity between studies was observed, meta-regression analysis showed that mean age might be the source of heterogeneity.
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- Hebing Liu
- The Second Hospital, Jilin University, No. 218 Ziqiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- The Second Hospital, Jilin University, No. 218 Ziqiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Tongshan Road, Xuzhou, 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, No.965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
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Comparison of effectiveness of Nintendo Wii-based exergaming and home-based fun video exercises in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease. Int J Rehabil Res 2023; 46:26-34. [PMID: 36416089 DOI: 10.1097/mrr.0000000000000554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) are reduced in children and adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Aerobic, strengthening exercises, and exergames are reported as effective in the treatment of symptoms associated with CKD. Unlike adult patients, there are insufficient studies investigating the effects of exercise on disease-related symptoms in pediatric CKD. This study aimed to compare the effects of Nintendo Wii-based exergaming and home-based fun video exercises on functional capacity, muscle strength, physical activity (PA), depression, fatigue, and QoL in pediatric patients with CKD. Twenty-three pediatric patients with CKD were included in the study and randomized to group I (Nintendo Wii Fit) and group II (home-based fun video exercises). Patients in both groups underwent exercise programs twice per week for 6 weeks. Functional capacity, muscle strength, PA, QoL, fatigue, and depression of the patients were evaluated before and after the treatments. Sixteen patients completed the study. After treatment, significant differences were observed in both groups on 6MWT, muscle strength, average daily steps, PedsQoL Child Self-Report PHSS, and the Visual Fatigue Scale. Left knee flexor muscle strength and average step counts were found to be superior in group I. Both exergaming and home-based fun video exercises provide positive effects on functional capacity, muscle strength, fatigue, PA, depression, and QoL in pediatric patients with CKD. We think that these exercise methods can help to protect physical and mental health of patients and should be included in treatment from the early stages of the disease.
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Meléndez-Oliva E, Sánchez-Romero EA, Segura-Ortí E, Gil-Gómez JA, Soto-Goñi XA, Poveda-Pagán EJ. Effect of a Virtual Reality Exercise on Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial Research Protocol. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4116. [PMID: 36901125 PMCID: PMC10002015 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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High levels of inflammatory markers have been associated with a greater deterioration of renal function and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. For its part, physical exercise has been shown to be beneficial in improving the functional, psychological, and inflammatory states of patients with chronic kidney failure (CKF) undergoing haemodialysis (HD) treatment, improving their health-related quality of life. In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has been studied and described as an effective and safe tool that improves patients' adherence to exercise programs. For these reasons, we propose to analyse the effect of VR exercise on the functional, psychological, and inflammatory states of patients on HD, as well as their levels of adherence to exercise, and compare them with static pedalling exercises. We will randomise 80 patients with CKF into two blind groups: an experimental group, which will carry out an intradialytic exercise program with non-immersive VR (n = 40), and a control group, which will exercise with a static pedal (n = 40). Functional capacity, inflammatory and phycological status, and exercise adherence will be analysed. Higher levels of adherence to exercise are expected in the VR group, which will have greater effects on the patients' functional capacity and psychological and inflammatory status.
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- Erika Meléndez-Oliva
- Center for Translational Research in Physiotherapy, Miguel Hernández University, San Juan, 03550 Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, European University of Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Physiotherapy and Orofacial Pain Working Group, Sociedad Española de Disfunción Craneomandibular y Dolor Orofacial (SEDCYDO), 28009 Madrid, Spain
- Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, European University of Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Canarias, 38300 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Canarias, 38300 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Automática e Informática Industrial, Universitat Politècnica de València, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Psychobiology, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Center for Translational Research in Physiotherapy, Miguel Hernández University, San Juan, 03550 Alicante, Spain
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Estebanez-Pérez MJ, Pastora-Bernal JM, Martín-Valero R. The Effectiveness of a Four-Week Digital Physiotherapy Intervention to Improve Functional Capacity and Adherence to Intervention in Patients with Long COVID-19. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159566. [PMID: 35954922 PMCID: PMC9367987 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Long COVID-19 has been defined as the condition occurring in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, with related symptoms lasting at least 2 months and not explainable by an alternative diagnosis. The practice of digital physiotherapy presents itself as a promising complementary treatment method to standard physiotherapy, playing a key role in the recovery of function in subjects who have passed the disease and who maintain some symptomatology over time. The aims of this research are to explore the effect of a digital physiotherapy intervention on functional recovery in patients diagnosed with Long COVID-19 and to identify the level of adherence to the treatment carried out. A quasi-experimental pre-post study assessed initially and at the end of the 4-week intervention the functional capacity (1-min STS and SPPB) and the adherence (software) of a total of 32 participants. After the 4-week digital physiotherapy practice intervention with an individualised and customise exercise programme, a statistically significant improvement was observed (p < 0.05) with a small to medium effect size, high adherence rates and values above the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). We consider our intervention feasible, safe and consistent with our objectives. However, further randomised clinical trials and studies with larger samples are needed to draw extrapolable conclusions. Trial registration NCT04742946.
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García-Testal A, Martínez-Olmos FJ, Gil-Gómez JA, Villalón-Coca J, Ortiz-Ramón R, Cana-Poyatos A, García-Maset R, Segura-Ortí E. Impact of an intradialysis virtual-reality-based exercise program on healthcare resources expenditure: a micro-costing analysis. BMC Nephrol 2022; 23:230. [PMID: 35761199 PMCID: PMC9238007 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-022-02859-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Engagement in exercise by haemodialysis (HD) patients has been shown to generate benefits both in terms of improved functional capacity and in the health-related quality of life. The use of non-immersive virtual reality (VR) games represents a new format for the implementation of intradialysis exercise. Some studies have shown that engaging in exercise for 6 months reduces the consumption of antihypertensive drugs and decreases the time spent admitted to hospital among individuals receiving HD treatments. The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in the consumption of healthcare resources and micro-costing for patients on HD who completed a VR exercise program. Materials and methods Design: This study is a secondary analysis of a clinical trial. The participants performed an intradialysis exercise program with non-immersive virtual reality for 3 months. The variables were recorded in two periods: 12 months before and 12 months after the start of the exercise program. Results The micro-costing analysis showed a significant decrease in the mean cost, in euros, for the consumption of laboratory tests − 330 (95% CI:[− 533, − 126];p = 0.003), outpatient visits − 351 ([− 566, − 135];p = 0.003), and radiology tests − 111 ([− 209, − 10];p = 0.03) in the 12 months after the implementation of the exercise program relative to the 12 months prior to its start. Conclusion The implementation of intradialysis exercise programs decreased the expenditure of some healthcare resources. Future studies could help clarify if longer interventions would have a stronger impact on these cost reductions.
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Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Jose Antonio Gil-Gómez
- University Institute of Automation and Industrial Technology ai2, Universitat Politècnica de València, València, Spain
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Universidad Cardenal Herrera -CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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