Virtual reality (VR) technology was associated with enhanced balance and limb motor functions in critically ill adult patients compared with traditional rehabilitation techniques, new meta-analysis shows.

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using data from 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published over 10 years in eight major databases.

• Compared with traditional rehabilitation techniques, VR technology was associated with significantly improved Berg Balance Scale scores (mean difference [MD], 3.95; P < .05), upper limb motor function (MD, 5.08; P < .05), lower limb motor function (MD, 2.83; P <05), and Functional Ambulation Category scores (MD, 0.72; P < .05).
• Functional Independence Measure scores did not differ significantly between the groups (MD, 0.21; P > .05).

Sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the results.

Source: MEDspace