Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marco Iosa, Merve Aydin, Carolina Candelise, Natascia Coda, Giovanni Morone, Gabriella Antonucci, Franco Marinozzi, Fabiano Bini, Stefano Paolucci, Gaetano Tieri
Summary: The study suggests that viewing art masterpieces can stimulate brain arousal in viewers, particularly with shorter motor tasks and lower perception of physical demand in healthy subjects. Among stroke patients, those exposed to artistic stimuli showed a reduction in erroneous movements, indicating a potential neurorehabilitation effect.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Eun Bin Kim, Songee Kim, Onseok Lee
Summary: The study developed a haptics-based rehabilitation tool for self-rehabilitation exercises in a virtual environment, and analyzed the training effectiveness.
Review
Rehabilitation
Yi Li, Jiashang Huang, Xiaohong Li, Jia Qiao, Xin Huang, Lining Yang, Heping Yu
Summary: This study found that virtual reality (VR) is more effective than time-dose-matched conventional therapy (CT) in recovering upper limb motor function in stroke patients, especially when a virtual environment is used or VR is mixed with CT. However, VR (VR only or mixed with CT) does not improve patients' daily activity performance and participation compared with CT. Overall, VR appears to be safe and acceptable as CT.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Nur Afiqah Hashim, Nasrul Anuar Abd Razak, Noor Azuan Abu Osman
Summary: This study compares pick and place activity in real and virtual environments, showing significantly comparable results in individuals with different abilities, with better performance in the virtual environment.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ki-Hun Cho, Mi-Ran Hong, Won-Kyung Song
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of upper-limb robot-assisted therapy based on visual error augmentation in virtual reality (UL-RAT-VEAVR) for motor recovery and kinematics after chronic hemiparetic stroke. The results showed that after 4 weeks of UL-RAT-VEAVR, there were significant improvements in both upper-limb motor function and kinematics. This suggests that the UL-RAT-VEAVR may have the potential to be used as one of the upper-limb rehabilitation strategies in chronic stroke survivors.
Article
Neurosciences
Marta Rodriguez-Hernandez, Begona Polonio-Lopez, Ana-Isabel Corregidor-Sanchez, Jose L. Martin-Conty, Alicia Mohedano-Moriano, Juan-Jose Criado-alvarez
Summary: This research showed that the combination of conventional treatment and virtual reality exposure therapy had a positive impact on motor function in stroke survivors, with virtual reality therapy being more effective in reducing muscle tone and improving functional activities compared to traditional therapy.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ehab Mohamed Abd El-Kafy, Mansour Abdullah Alshehri, Amir Abdel-Raouf El-Fiky, Mohamad Abdelhamid Guermazi
Summary: Stroke is a common cause of motor disability, and the recovery of upper limb functions after stroke is often poor. Virtual reality-based therapy combined with traditional functional training has been shown to be more effective in improving upper limb functions in individuals with chronic stroke compared to traditional therapy alone.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Che-Wei Lin, Li-Chieh Kuo, Yu-Ching Lin, Fong-Chin Su, Yu-An Lin, Hsiu-Yun Hsu
Summary: The study found that the virtual reality mirror therapy system has a positive impact on the sensorimotor performance of hands in healthy participants, and also provides beneficial effects on motor function of the upper extremity in chronic stroke patients.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jinlong Wu, Aihua Zeng, Ziyan Chen, Ye Wei, Kunlun Huang, Jiafeng Chen, Zhanbing Ren
Summary: Virtual reality (VR) training is an effective intervention for improving upper limb function and balance in stroke patients, as indicated by the results of a meta-meta-analysis. Significant heterogeneity in the results suggests caution in interpreting the findings. Further research is needed to assess the impact of VR training on walking ability.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Robert Herne, Mohd Fairuz Shiratuddin, Shri Rai, David Blacker, Hamid Laga
Summary: This paper presents a multiple case study on the engagement of stroke survivors with a Virtual Reality-based upper limb rehabilitation system. The study investigates the support and importance of game design principles in enhancing engagement. The findings suggest that Virtual Reality can effectively improve rehabilitation outcomes and personalized experiences may be necessary for optimized engagement.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Pawel Sip, Marta Kozlowska, Dariusz Czysz, Przemyslaw Daroszewski, Przemyslaw Lisinski
Summary: Stroke is a major cause of disability, including loss of hand manipulative skills. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used as a physiotherapeutic method. This study compared the effectiveness of VR application Virtual Mirror Hand 1.0 to classical mirror therapy in restoring post-stroke hand function. The results showed that VR application had subjective advantages in ameliorating pain and sensory impressions.
Review
Rehabilitation
Nur A. Hashim, Nasrul A. Abd Razak, Thilagavathi Shanmuganathan, Rafidah A. Jaladin, Hossein Gholizadeh, Noor A. Abu Osman
Summary: The study suggests that the research quality on virtual reality technology in the rehabilitation of individuals with upper limb loss is low, indicating the need for improvements in research protocols and evaluation of existing devices. Most studies have utilized inadequate design and there is a call for more rigorous randomized controlled trials.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Quentin Burton, Thierry Lejeune, Stephanie Dehem, Noemie Lebrun, Khawla Ajana, Martin Gareth Edwards, Gauthier Everard
Summary: This study developed an immersive virtual reality version of the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT-VR) to assess upper limb activity in stroke patients. The ARAT-VR demonstrated good validity, usability, and test-retest reliability. It has the potential to increase assessment frequency, enable remote evaluation, and improve neurorehabilitation.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Aya Gaballa, Reidner Santos Cavalcante, Edgard Lamounier, Alcimar Soares, John-John Cabibihan
Summary: The rejection rates of upper-limb prosthetic devices in adults are high, and the use of virtual reality training methods to increase long-term, full-time use has not yet gained widespread traction in the clinical setting.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Onika Banduni, Megha Saini, Neha Singh, Debasish Nath, S. Senthil Kumaran, Nand Kumar, M. V. Padma Srivastava, Amit Mehndiratta
Summary: Upper extremity motor impairment is common in stroke patients, and traditional rehabilitation methods have limitations. Virtual reality and rTMS provide technology-driven solutions for better post-stroke upper limb motor improvement. Interactive games in a VR environment can provide novel and motivating customized training, while rTMS can facilitate neuroplasticity and promote recovery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Wanees M. A. Badawy, Ebtessam K. Gad El-Mawla, Ahmed E. F. Chedid, Ahmed H. A. Mustafa
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reem M. Alwhaibi, Noha F. Mahmoud, Mye A. Basheer, Hoda M. Zakaria, Mahmoud Y. Elzanaty, Walaa M. Ragab, Nisreen N. Al Awaji, Hager R. Elserougy
Summary: The study showed that somatosensory rehabilitation training for chronic stroke patients can improve lower extremity function and enhance neural control, resulting in significant rehabilitation effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Reem M. Alwhaibi, Noha F. Mahmoud, Hoda M. Zakaria, Walaa M. Ragab, Nisreen N. Al Awaji, Hager R. Elserougy
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of passive somatosensory stimulation on the sensorimotor function of the more affected upper extremity in chronic stroke patients. The results showed that both upper extremity motor program and passive somatosensory stimulation techniques were effective in improving sensorimotor function of the more affected upper extremity, with no significant difference between the two.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Reem M. Alwhaibi, Noha E. Mahmoud, Hoda M. Zakaria, Walaa M. Ragab, Nisreen N. Al Awaji, Mahmoud Y. Elzanaty, Hager R. Elserougy
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) acupoints on cortical activity and motor function of the affected upper extremity (UE) in chronic stroke patients. Results showed that task-specific training (TST) combined with TENS acupoints can effectively improve motor function of the affected UE in chronic stroke patients, with better outcomes in terms of improving brain plasticity compared to TST alone.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reem M. Alwhaibi, Noha F. Mahmoud, Hoda M. Zakaria, Wanees M. Badawy, Mahmoud Y. Elzanaty, Walaa M. Ragab, Maher S. Benjadid, Nisreen N. Al Awaji, Hager R. Elserougy
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Biology
Sahar Mohamed Adel Elhakk, Walaa Mohamed Ragab, Hoda Mohamed Zakaria, Mona Selim Faggal, Shreen Ibrahim Taha, Wanees Mohamed Badawy, Azza Sayed Abdelrehim Khalil
BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ghada Mohamed Koura, Eman Abd Allah Kamel, Wanees Mohamed Badawy, Hamada Ahmed Hamada, Hoda Mohamed Zakaria
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2017)
