ENHANCING RESPIRATORY FUNCTION WITH VIRTUAL REALITY: A SCOPING REVIEW
Zhantleuova A.K. Duzbayev N.T.
2024L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Eurasian Journal of Mathematical and Computer Applications
2024#12Issue 4175 - 190 pp.
Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool for respiratory rehabilitation (RR), offering immersive environments and biofeedback mechanisms to enhance therapeutic outcomes. This scoping review, following the Arksey and O’Malley framework, evaluated VR systems’ effectiveness, design, and implementation for RR. A search of major databases identified 15 studies (2019–2024), including controlled trials (8), design and development studies (2), and various intervention studies. Sample sizes ranged from 2 to 106, totaling 547 participants. Most studies (14/15) reported positive outcomes, such as improved lung function, cognitive function, and quality of life. Common challenges included small sample sizes, homogenous groups, short-term assessments, and technological issues like equipment cost and user interface complexity. Despite these limitations, VR systems show significant promise in enhancing respiratory function and overall health outcomes. Future research should focus on larger, diverse groups, long-term efficacy, and addressing technical challenges to optimize VR-based RR interventions.
biofeedback , immersive environments , respiratory rehabilitation , virtual reality
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