Therapeutic Application of Virtual Reality in the Rehabilitation of Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This review aimed to quantify the effect of therapeutic application of virtual reality (VR) on cognitive function in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). We searched for randomized controlled trials involving VR in the interventions provided to individuals with MCI. After searching four...

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Published in:	Vision
Main Authors:	Hyunjoong Kim, Jihye Jung, Seungwon Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Subjects:	virtual reality mild cognitive impairment cognitive function rehabilitation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5150/6/4/68

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