Effect of immersive virtual reality-based training on cognitive, social, and emotional skills in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Res Dev Disabil
; 151: 104771, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Virtual Reality (VR) based diagnostic and therapeutic interventions have opened up new possibilities for addressing the challenges in identifying and treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).AIM:
To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials to investigate the impact of Immersive VR techniques on the cognitive, social, and emotional skills of under-18 children and adolescents with ASD. METHODS AND PROCEDURES Four databases were systematically searched as per "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses" guidelines and assessed six RCTs for further analysis. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the studies.OUTCOMES:
Pooled results favoured VR and reported significant differences between experimental and control groups concerning social skills (SMD1.43; 95 % CI 0.01-2.84; P 0.05), emotional skills (SMD 2.45; 95 % CI 0.21-4.18; P 0.03) and cognitive skills.CONCLUSION:
VR offers an array of benefits that make it a promising tool for children and adolescents with ASD to improve their cognitive, social and emotional skills in a safe and supportive setting. However, accessibility, affordability, customization, and cost are also significant aspects to consider when developing and implementing VR-based interventions for ASD.Palavras-chave
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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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Emoções
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Habilidades Sociais
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Res Dev Disabil
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TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
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