Cerebral Palsy and Accessible Housing

Švraka, Emira

doi:10.5772/56983

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“…Rehabilitation by VR-assisted exergaming adds elements of fun and excitement to children's experience with physiotherapy. These elements keep the children engaged and facilitate active participation in task-oriented training [97]. The provided direct encouraging and rewarding feedback (visual, auditory, and tactile) from the game with the aforementioned elements motivates the child to keep repeating the specific task.…”

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Application of Virtual Reality-Assisted Exergaming on the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Tobaiqi,

Albadawi,

Fadlalmola

et al. 2023

JCM

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Background: Rehabilitation programs for children with cerebral palsy (CP) aim to improve their motor and cognitive skills through repeated and progressively challenging exercises. However, these exercises can be tedious and demotivating, which can affect the effectiveness and feasibility of the programs. To overcome this problem, virtual reality VR-assisted exergaming has emerged as a novel modality of physiotherapy that combines fun and motivation with physical activity. VR exergaming allows children with CP to perform complex movements in a secure and immersive environment, where they can interact with virtual objects and scenarios. This enhances their active engagement and learning, as well as their self-confidence and enjoyment. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on VR exergaming for CP rehabilitation. The specific objectives are: To identify and describe the existing studies that have investigated the effects of VR exergaming on motor function and participation outcomes in children with CP. In addition, we aim to identify and discuss the main gaps, challenges, and limitations in the current research on VR exergaming for CP rehabilitation. Finally, we aim to provide recommendations and suggestions for future research and practice in this field. Methods: In June 2023, we conducted a systematic search on Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase for randomized trials and cohort studies that applied VR-assisted exergaming to rehabilitating patients with CP. The inclusion criteria encompassed the following: (1) Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies involving the rehabilitation of children with CP; (2) the application of VR-based exergaming on the rehabilitation; (3) in comparison with conventional rehabilitation/usual care. The quality of the selected RCTs was evaluated using Cochrane’s tool for risk of bias assessment bias includes. Whereas the quality of cohort studies was assessed using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) tool. Results: The systematic search of databases retrieved a total of 2576 studies. After removing 863 duplicates, 1713 studies underwent title and abstract screening, and 68 studies were then selected as eligible for full-text screening. Finally, 45 studies were involved in this review (n = 1580), and 24 of those were included in the quantitative analysis. The majority of the included RCTs had a low risk of bias regarding study reporting, participants’ attrition, and generating a random sequence. Nearly half of the RCTs ensured good blinding of outcomes assessors. However, almost all the RCTs were unclear regarding the blinding of the participants and the study personnel. The 2020 retrospective cohort study conducted at Samsung Changwon Hospital, investigating the effects of virtual reality-based rehabilitation on upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy, demonstrated fair quality in its methodology and findings. VR-assisted exergaming was more effective than conventional physiotherapy in improving the Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM)-88 score (MD = 0.81; 95% CI [0.15, 1.47], p-value = 0.02) and the GMFM walking and standing dimensions (MD = 1.45; 95% CI [0.48, 2.24], p-value = 0.003 and MD = 3.15; 95% CI [0.87, 5.42], p-value = 0.007), respectively. The mobility and cognitive domains of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory score (MD = 1.32; 95% CI [1.11, 1.52], p-value < 0.001) and (MD = 0.81; 95% CI [0.50, 1.13], p-value < 0.0001) were also improved. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure performance domain (MD = 1.30; 95% CI [1.04, 1.56], p-value < 0.001), the WeeFunctional Independence Measure total score (MD = 6.67; 95% CI [6.36, 6.99], p-value < 0.0001), and the Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function-2 score (p-value < 0.001) improved as well. This new intervention is similarly beneficial as conventional therapy in improving other efficacy measures. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that VR-assisted exergaming may have some advantages over conventional rehabilitation in improving CP children’s functioning and performance in daily life activities, upper and lower limb mobility, and cognition. VR-assisted exergaming seems to be as effective as conventional physiotherapy in the other studied function measures. With its potential efficacy, better feasibility, no reported side effects, and entertaining experience, VR-assisted exergaming may be a viable complementary approach to conventional physiotherapy in rehabilitating children with CP.

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Application of Virtual Reality-Assisted Exergaming on the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Tobaiqi,

Albadawi,

Fadlalmola

et al. 2023

JCM

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“…Compared to Herrero's study, the main difference is that our study incorporated VR, which provides multiple directional challenges and various sensory stimulations. VR provides an opportunity for active learning and intrigues, encourages participants, and ensures motivation [6]. Motivation has been suggested to be an important factor in pediatric motor rehabilitation [27].…”

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“…Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated simulation that provides a feeling of being in a real environment with the help of three-dimensional images [6]. VR technology provides an opportunity for users to manipulate and experience objects in the virtual environment.…”

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The Effect of a Horse-Riding Simulator with Virtual Reality on Gross Motor Function and Body Composition of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Preliminary Study

Jung

Chang

et al. 2022

Sensors

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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a horse-riding simulator (HRS) with virtual reality (VR) on gross motor function, balance control, and body composition in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Seventeen preschool and school-aged children with spastic CP were included; 10 children in the intervention group (HRS group) received 30 min of HRS with VR training twice a week for a total of 16 sessions in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Seven children in the control group were instructed to perform home-based aerobic exercises twice a week for 8 weeks in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Gross motor function measure (GMFM) and body composition were evaluated before the first session and after the last session. Before and after the 2-month intervention, Pediatric Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go test were evaluated for the HRS group. GMFM scores and body composition changed significantly in the HRS group (p < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed in the control group. Changes in the GMFM total scores, GMFM dimension D scores, and skeletal muscle mass significantly differed between the HRS and control groups (p < 0.05). HRS with VR may be an effective adjunctive therapeutic approach for the rehabilitation of children with CP.

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Exploring the Physical Environment Opportunities for Accessibility in Homes of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Malaysia

Halimi,

Nawawi,

Aripin

2023

Sustainable Development Goals Series

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Cerebral Palsy and Accessible Housing

Cited by 3 publications

References 13 publications

Application of Virtual Reality-Assisted Exergaming on the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Application of Virtual Reality-Assisted Exergaming on the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The Effect of a Horse-Riding Simulator with Virtual Reality on Gross Motor Function and Body Composition of Children with Cerebral Palsy: Preliminary Study

Exploring the Physical Environment Opportunities for Accessibility in Homes of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Malaysia

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