The Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Cognition in Older Adults : A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials
Kantola, M., Ilves, O., Honkanen, S., Hakonen, H., Yli-Ikkelä, R., Köyhäjoki, A., Anttila, M.-R., Rintala, A., Korpi, H., Sjögren, T., Karvanen, J., & Aartolahti, E. (2024). The Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Cognition in Older Adults : A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2023-0217
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The aim of this systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression was to examine the effects of virtual reality–based training on global cognition and executive function compared with conventional training or information-based treatment in older adults, regardless of cognitive level. A systematic literature search was conducted using four databases. A total of 31 randomized controlled trials were identified. Pooled effect sizes were calculated, the risk of bias was assessed, and evidence was graded. The primary analyses showed a small but statistically significant effect of virtual reality–based training compared with control on global cognition (Hedges’ g 0.42, 95% confidence interval [0.17, 0.68], I 2 = 70.1%, n = 876, 20 randomized controlled trials, low evidence) and executive function (Hedges’ g 0.35, 95% confidence interval [0.06, 0.65], I 2 = 68.4%, n = 810, 16 randomized controlled trials, very low evidence). Meta-regression yielded inconclusive results. Virtual reality–based training may be more effective than control in improving cognition in older adults; however, more high-quality studies are needed.
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