Article

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality interventions for
improving balance in people after stroke.
DESIGN: Systematic review and
meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. METHODS: Studies were obtained by
searching the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science and
CENTRAL. Two reviewers assessed studies for inclusion, extracted data and
assessed trial quality. RESULTS: Sixteen studies involving 428 participants were
included. People who received virtual reality interventions showed marked
improvements in Berg Balance Scale (mean difference: 1.46, 95% confidence
interval: 0.09-2.83, P<0.05, I(2)=0%) and Timed Up and Go Test (mean difference:
-1.62, 95% confidence interval: -3.07- -0.16, P<0.05, I(2)=24%) compared with
controls. CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
supports the use of virtual reality to improve balance after stroke.
CI - (c) The Author(s) 2015.

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