The Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Cognition in Older Adults: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials.
J Aging Phys Act
; 32(3): 321-349, 2024 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression was to examine the effects of virtual reality-based training on global cognition and executive function compared with conventional training or information-based treatment in older adults, regardless of cognitive level. A systematic literature search was conducted using four databases. A total of 31 randomized controlled trials were identified. Pooled effect sizes were calculated, the risk of bias was assessed, and evidence was graded. The primary analyses showed a small but statistically significant effect of virtual reality-based training compared with control on global cognition (Hedges' g 0.42, 95% confidence interval [0.17, 0.68], I2 = 70.1%, n = 876, 20 randomized controlled trials, low evidence) and executive function (Hedges' g 0.35, 95% confidence interval [0.06, 0.65], I2 = 68.4%, n = 810, 16 randomized controlled trials, very low evidence). Meta-regression yielded inconclusive results. Virtual reality-based training may be more effective than control in improving cognition in older adults; however, more high-quality studies are needed.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto
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Cognição
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Realidade Virtual
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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En
Revista:
J Aging Phys Act
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Finlândia