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Maggio MG, Valeri MC, De Luca R, Di Iulio F, Ciancarelli I, De Francesco M, Calabrò RS, Morone G. The Role of Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review across Motor and Cognitive Domains. Brain Sci 2024; 14:490. [PMID: 38790468 PMCID: PMC11120259 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14050490] [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: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
Background: In recent years, new technologies have been applied in cerebral palsy. Among these, immersive virtual reality is one with promising motor and cognitive effects along with the reduced costs of its application. The level of immersion of the subject in the illusional world gives the feeling of being a real part of the virtual environment. This study aims to investigate the safety and the efficacy of immersive virtual reality in children affected by cerebral palsy. Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, RehabData, and Web of Science were screened up to February 2023 to identify eligible clinical studies. Results: Out of 788, we included 15 studies involving CP patients. There was high heterogeneity in the outcomes considered, and the results showed non-inferiority to conventional therapy and initial additional benefits in comparison with conventional rehabilitation. Conclusions: Immersive virtual reality emerges as a pivotal technological tool in rehabilitation, seamlessly integrating with conventional therapy within CP rehabilitation programs. Indeed, it not only enhances motivation but significantly increases children's functional capacity and abilities.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Grazia Maggio
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Contrada Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (M.G.M.); (R.D.L.); (M.D.F.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (M.C.V.); (I.C.); (G.M.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Contrada Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (M.G.M.); (R.D.L.); (M.D.F.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (M.C.V.); (I.C.); (G.M.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Contrada Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (M.G.M.); (R.D.L.); (M.D.F.)
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- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino Pulejo”, S.S. 113, Contrada Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy; (M.G.M.); (R.D.L.); (M.D.F.)
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy; (M.C.V.); (I.C.); (G.M.)
- San Raffaele Institute of Sulmona, 67039 Sulmona, Italy
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Saussez G, Bailly R, Araneda R, Paradis J, Ebner-Karestinos D, Klöcker A, Sogbossi ES, Riquelme I, Brochard S, Bleyenheuft Y. Correction: Efficacy of integrating a semi-immersive virtual device in the HABIT-ILE intervention for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2024; 21:20. [PMID: 38326808 PMCID: PMC10848427 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-024-01317-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- G Saussez
- UCLouvain, Institute of Neuroscience, COSY Pole, MSL-IN Lab, Brussels, Belgium.
- Motor Sciences department, FfH Lab, CeREF Santé, HELHa, Rue Trieu Kaisin, 136, 6061, Montignies-Sur-Sambre, Belgium.
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- Fondation Ildys, Brest, France
- Laboratoire de Traitement de l'information Médicale (LaTIM), Inserm U1101, Université Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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- UCLouvain, Institute of Neuroscience, COSY Pole, MSL-IN Lab, Brussels, Belgium
- Exercise and Rehabilitation Science Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Developmental Neuroscience, IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris, Pisa, Italy
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- UCLouvain, Institute of Neuroscience, COSY Pole, MSL-IN Lab, Brussels, Belgium
- Exercise and Rehabilitation Science Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Haute Ecole Leonard de Vinci, Parnasse-ISEI, Brussels, Belgium
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- UCLouvain, Institute of Neuroscience, COSY Pole, MSL-IN Lab, Brussels, Belgium
- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin
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- Research Institute of Health Sciences (IUNICS-IdISBa), University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Fondation Ildys, Brest, France
- Laboratoire de Traitement de l'information Médicale (LaTIM), Inserm U1101, Université Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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- UCLouvain, Institute of Neuroscience, COSY Pole, MSL-IN Lab, Brussels, Belgium
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