Highlights
- •VR could be an effective method of MS rehabilitation in cognitive and motor deficits.
- •VR represents a motivational alternative in the MS rehabilitation process.
- •VR combined with other technologies are also effective in MS rehabilitation.
- •VR associated factors must be considered in MS rehabilitation planning.
Abstract
Introduction
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease in which the insulating cover of
nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged. The methods used for motor rehabilitation
of patients with neurological problems require the performance of several rehabilitation
exercises. Recently, studies related to the use of video game consoles have proliferated
in the field of motor rehabilitation. Virtual reality (VR) has been proposed as a
potentially useful tool for motoring assessment and rehabilitation.
Objective
The purpose of this study was to investigate the results shown in previous studies
on “Multiple Sclerosis” and “Virtual Reality”.
Method
A bibliographic review was performed without time limitations. The research was carried
out using PubMed and BVS databases. Considering keywords, we included articles that
showed the terms “Multiple Sclerosis” and “Virtual Reality”. The review was according
to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)
guidelines
Results
The initial search yielded 41 articles. After the duplicates were removed, two authors
independently evaluated the title and abstract of each of the articles with the study
inclusion criteria. From these, 31 articles were excluded based on the title and abstract.
Finally, 10 articles were isolated that met the inclusion criteria.
Conclusion
VR represents a motivational and effective alternative to traditional motor rehabilitation
for MS patients. The results showed that VR programs could be an effective method
of patients with MS rehabilitation in multiple cognitive and / or motor deficits.
Additional research is needed to support the rehabilitation protocols with VR and
increase the effects of treatment.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 21, 2016
Accepted:
May 20,
2016
Received in revised form:
May 13,
2016
Received:
October 27,
2015
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