What is the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality on Improving Upper Extremity Function for Individuals Post-Stroke?
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Hug, Autumn
Paulson, Mikayla
Pokorny, Allison
Vandergriff, Ellie
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2024-05-02
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Virtual Reality , Upper Extremity Function , Stroke
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BACKGROUND: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and many people experience a variety of negative side effects post-stroke, which can include weakness of one or both upper extremities. AIM: This critically appraised topic (CAT) is aimed to determine the effectiveness of virtual reality interventions with occupational therapy at improving the function of the affected upper extremity following stroke. METHODS: 3 Level IA systematic review and meta-analyses and 4 Level IIB low-quality randomized control trials were analyzed and included if they were published in the last 5 years, included virtual reality-based interventions, included outcomes related to upper extremity function, and included participants who have experienced a stroke. RESULTS: Level I and II research completed has revealed that virtual reality may be an effective occupational therapy intervention for improving upper extremity function for patients who have experienced a stroke.
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Creighton University
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