Combining robot-assisted therapy with virtual reality or using it alone? A systematic review on health-related quality of life in neurological patients.

Journal: Health and quality of life outcomes
Published Date: Feb 21, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In the field of neurorehabilitation, robot-assisted therapy (RAT) and virtual reality (VR) have so far shown promising evidence on multiple motor and functional outcomes. The related effectiveness on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) has been investigated across neurological populations but still remains unclear. The present study aimed to systematically review the studies investigating the effects of RAT alone and with VR on HRQoL in patients with different neurological diseases.

Authors

  • Francesco Zanatta
    Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
  • Naima Z Farhane-Medina
    Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.
  • Roberta Adorni
    Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy. roberta.adorni1@unimib.it.
  • Patrizia Steca
    Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
  • Anna Giardini
    Psychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, IRCSS, Montescano (PV), Italy.
  • Marco D'Addario
    Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
  • Antonia Pierobon
    Psychology Unit of Montescano Institute, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Montescano, Italy. antonia.pierobon@icsmaugeri.it.

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