Event Title
Immersive Virtual Reality in Healthcare: A Systematic Mapping Review
Description
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to conduct systematic mapping review of available research regarding the utilization of immersive virtual reality (VR) within distinct populations across various practice settings. METHODS: After utilizing a systematic method for article selection, duplicate articles were deleted, and 408 articles were identified that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The title and abstract of each article were then sorted by population and setting for further data analysis. RESULTS: A diverse collection of settings and populations were identified. The settings were divided into the following categories: community, general, inpatient, mental health, older adult, outpatient, pediatrics, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and unknown. The populations were labeled as: neurological, pain, vision, psychological, physical rehabilitation, behavioral, and mixed. Researchers then generated a visualization bubble map to illustrate the distribution of current literature related to immersive VR. CONCLUSION: The goal was to thoroughly gather, sort, and categorize current research related to the therapeutic use of immersive VR in healthcare. This review synthesizes the research, which assists healthcare providers in discovering new interventions techniques supported by evidence-based research. The results provide a comprehensive perspective on available research and implications for occupational therapy practice. Additionally, authors identified gaps in published literature to give researchers a foundation for systematic reviews or research studies.
Immersive Virtual Reality in Healthcare: A Systematic Mapping Review
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to conduct systematic mapping review of available research regarding the utilization of immersive virtual reality (VR) within distinct populations across various practice settings. METHODS: After utilizing a systematic method for article selection, duplicate articles were deleted, and 408 articles were identified that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The title and abstract of each article were then sorted by population and setting for further data analysis. RESULTS: A diverse collection of settings and populations were identified. The settings were divided into the following categories: community, general, inpatient, mental health, older adult, outpatient, pediatrics, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and unknown. The populations were labeled as: neurological, pain, vision, psychological, physical rehabilitation, behavioral, and mixed. Researchers then generated a visualization bubble map to illustrate the distribution of current literature related to immersive VR. CONCLUSION: The goal was to thoroughly gather, sort, and categorize current research related to the therapeutic use of immersive VR in healthcare. This review synthesizes the research, which assists healthcare providers in discovering new interventions techniques supported by evidence-based research. The results provide a comprehensive perspective on available research and implications for occupational therapy practice. Additionally, authors identified gaps in published literature to give researchers a foundation for systematic reviews or research studies.