Augmented reality-based postural control training improves gait function in patients with stroke: Randomized controlled trial

The use of virtual reality for balance among individuals with chronic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Five studies 4,[26][27][28][29]31 were included in the meta-analysis for the effect of general postural VR interventions on BBS scores. If a fixed effects model demonstrated great heterogeneity between studies (Q = 8.427, I 2 = 52.536, df = 4), a random effects model was used.…”

“…Thirteen studies [18][19][20][22][23][24]27,[30][31][32][33][34]36 were included in the meta-analysis examining the effect of all VR interventions on TUG scores. A fixed effects model demonstrated little heterogeneity between studies (Q = 10.047, I 2 = 0.000, df = 12).…”

“…Six studies examined both dynamic and static balance [17][18][19][20]23,34 , 12 studies examined dynamic balance only 4,21,22,24,[26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33]35 , and 2 studies examined static balance alone. 24,35 For the purposes of our meta-analysis, we analyzed only the two most common measures of dynamic balance: BBS and TUG.…”

“…All other measures were reported on descriptively. Twelve studies 4,[20][21][22][23][26][27][28][29]31,32,34,36 were included in the meta-analysis for the overall effect of VR interventions on BBS scores. A fixed effects model demonstrated considerable heterogeneity between studies (Q = 11.296, I 2 = 2.622, df = 11); therefore, a random effects model was used.…”

“…Among the studies assessing dynamic balance4,[17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34]36 , 12 outcome measures were used, including: BBS, TUG, Functional Reach Test (FRT), 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), 1-Minute Walk Test (1MWT), 10-Metre Walk Test (10MWT), 3-Metre Walk Test (3MWT), Anterior Reach Test (ART), Timed Stair Test (TST), 30-Second Sit to Stand test (30-SSTS), Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment, and Brunel Balance Assessment (BBA).…”