Effects Of Virtual Reality Games Research Articles

The effect of virtual reality games on the eyes and vestibular system amongst virtual reality users in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Objective: This research aimed to explore the influence of virtual reality (VR) games on the eyes and vestibular system, focusing on balance, orientation, motion sickness occurrence, and overall visual health among Riyadh VR users. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 387 individuals aged 8 to 40 years and beyond was conducted using an internet-based questionnaire. The study investigated the effects of VR gaming on eyesight, balance, orientation, and motion sickness. Demographic variables, VR headset usage, and duration of VR gaming were also examined. Results: The study revealed that 68% of individuals aged 20 to 30 years in Riyadh were amid VR gamers, with an approximately equal gender split. Native Saudis represented 78.3% participants, contributing cultural insights. Approximately, 56.3% participants used VR headsets for gaming. Varied user experiences were observed, with 45.2% adopted VR gaming recently. A substantial proportion (55.8%) believed that VR games affected eyesight or balance. Motion sickness occured in 24.5% gamers, while tinnitus and headaches were reported by 27.1% and 29.2%, respectively. Conclusion: The study shed light on the growing popularity of VR gaming in Riyadh\'s younger population, revealing insights into associated sensory and physiological effects. The findings underscored the need for further research and development to address challenges such as motion sickness, tinnitus, and migraines associated with VR gaming. The study contributed to the ongoing discussion on the effects of VR gaming on sensory system and advocated for continuous efforts to improve user experiences while minimizing potential risks.

Effect of virtual reality games on motor performance level in children with spastic cerebral palsy

IntroductionThe study aim was to examine the effects of virtual reality games on motor performance level in children with spastic cerebral palsy.MethodsThe study involved 30 children (boys and girls) aged 7–10 years with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. They were randomly divided into the control group, who received a conventional selected exercise program, and the study group, who received the same conventional selected exercise accompanied by virtual reality games, 3 times per week for 3 successive months. Motor performance level was evaluated with the Gross Motor Function Measure scale (GMFM) and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). The Wilcoxon test was applied for within-group comparison and the Mann-Whitney test for between-group comparison.ResultsThe within-group comparison revealed significant improvements of GMFM and GMFCS scores in the study group, while in the control group, there was no statistically significant difference. Between-group comparisons showed a significant improvement of GMFM in the study group.ConclusionsVirtual reality games have positive effects on the motor performance level in patients with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

CLINICAL AND PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY OF VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES IN SOCCER PLAYERS WITH LOW BACK PAIN

ABSTRACT Introduction: Virtual reality training (VRT) is an advanced technology that creates virtual games by a computer through specific software. It is a type of rehabilitation training commonly used in balance problems to treat musculoskeletal conditions. Objective: To determine and compare the effects of virtual reality games with those of core stabilization training on physical efficiency in soccer players with chronic low back pain. Methods: A randomized, double-blinded, controlled study was conducted on 60 LBP participants at a university hospital. The first group (n=20) received virtual reality (VR) training; the second group (n=20) received core stabilization (CS) training; and the third group (n=20) received conventional training exercises for four weeks. Scores of clinical and sports performance were measured at baseline, and after 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 6 months. Results: The baseline demographic and clinical characters did not show any significant differences (p>0.05) in the statistical analysis, which shows a homogenous population. Four weeks following the training, the VR training group showed more significant changes in clinical scores than the CS training and control groups (p≤0.001). The scores for sports performance also showed more significant improvement in the VR training group than in the other two groups (p≤0.001). The same improved clinical and sports performance changes were seen at 8 weeks and 6 months of follow-up in the VR training group, when compared to the other two groups (p≤0.001). Conclusion: This study suggests that training through virtual reality games results in long-term improvement in clinical and sports performance compared to other forms of training in soccer players with chronic low back pain.Level of evidence I b; Therapeutic studies – Investigation of treatment results.

Improving Balance in Adults With Intellectual Developmental Disorder via Virtual Environments

Balance problems have been found among 57% of adults with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD). Moreover, these adults have only partially participated in conventional activity programs. There is a clear need for new interventions that will enhance these individuals' interest and motivation toward improving their balance skills. Virtual gaming training experiences are a promising prospect in that regard. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of virtual reality games on improving balance for adults with IDD. We recruited 31 individuals with mild-moderate IDD who had fallen at least twice in the year prior to initiating this intervention, and we evaluated these participants using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The participants were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups, and only the latter group took part in a series of twelve 30-minute bi-weekly virtual game sessions, designed to improve balance using the SeeMe virtual game system. We found significant (p < .001) pre-post improvements in balance abilities in the experimental group and no significant pre-post change in the control group (p < .77). These data suggest that virtual game technology is a viable tool for improving balance among adults with IDD.

The Effects of Virtual Reality Games in Posture Correction Exercise on the Posture and Balance of Patients with Forward Head Posture

The Effects of Virtual Reality Games in Posture Correction Exercise on the Posture and Balance of Patients with Forward Head Posture

The Rehabilitative Effects of Virtual Reality Games on Balance Performance among Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This research aims to evaluate the effect of virtual reality (VR) games on balance recovery of children with cerebral palsy (CP) by quantitatively synthesizing the existing literature, and to further determine the impact of VR game intervention (the duration of each intervention, intervention frequency, intervention cycle, and total intervention time) on the balance recovery of children with CP. To this end, relevant literature up until 3 August 2019 was retrieved from Chinese databases (CNKI and Wanfang Data) and the databases in other languages (Web of Science, Pubmed, EBSCOhost, Informit, Scopus, Science Direct, and ProQuest), and bias analysis was conducted with the PEDro scale in this research. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were selected and underwent meta-analysis, and combined effect size was calculated with a random effects model. The results showed that VR games may improve the balance of children with CP (Hedge’s g = 0.29; 95% CI 0.10–0.48), and no significant influence of the intervention on balance of children with CP was shown in the subgroup analysis. In conclusion, VR games played a positive role in the improvement of balance of children with CP, but these results should be viewed with caution owing to current methodological defects (difference in measurement, heterogeneity of control groups, intervention combined with other treatments, etc.).

The Effect of Virtual Reality Games on the Gross Motor Skills of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This review aimed to systematically evaluate the rehabilitatitive effect of Virtual Reality Games (VRGs) for gross motor skills of children with cerebral palsy (CP), and to give scientific grounds for the formulation of rehabilitation therapy for these children. To this end, the literature in Chinese databases (CNKI and Wanfang Data) as well as the databases of other countries (Web of Science, PubMed, EBSCOhost, Informit, Scopus, Science Direct and ProQuest) from the establishment dates of these databases to June 3rd 2019 was retrieved in order to collect randomized controlled trials with regard to the intervention effect of VRGs and traditional therapy on gross motor skills of children with CP, and the literature was screened as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. The PEDro scale was then used to evaluate the methodological quality of the included literature, and the software Review Manager 5.3 was employed to analyze the combined effect size. As a result, 7 randomized controlled trials and 234 children with CP were included. Meta-analysis showed that VRGs could improve gross motor skills of children with CP. Combined effect size of gross motor skills SMD = 0.37 [95% CI = (0.06, 0.68), p = 0.02)]. In conclusion, the VRG intervention program can enhance gross motor skills of children with CP to some extent. In view of the limitations regarding methodologies and the quality and quantity of the literature in this research, more quality randomized controlled trials are needed so as to draw convincing conclusions of effect of VRG intervention on gross motor skill development of children with CP in future studies.

Effect of game based exercise programs on pain, functional mobility and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis: Randomized controlled study

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of virtual reality games on knee pain, functional mobility and balance in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty patients who were complaining of knee pain, aged 40–70 years, and were diagnosed with Kellgren-Lawrence stage 2, 3, 4 idiopathic knee osteoarthritis were included. Patients were randomly assigned to two equal groups ( n = 25) as the control and the study group. Age, sex, weight, height, duration of illness was recorded for all patients. In the bilateral two-way knee radiography; Kellgren-Lawrence score of the knee with the higher visual analog scale (VAS) pain score was recorded. Conventional physical therapy program, associated with knee osteoarthritis exercises, was applied routinely to all patients with knee osteoarthritis for three weeks. In the study group, all patients received virtual reality game-based exercise program by using a game console. In both groups, baseline and final values of VAS score, osteoarthritis index total score (WOMAC), and intra-community balance and mobility scale (CB&M) score of each patient were recorded. Mann-Whitney U and Independent Samples T tests were used for statistical analysis, and P -value less than 0.05 was considered significant. In both groups, significant change in VAS, WOMAC osteoarthritis index, and CB&M score was observed ( P < 0.05). In the study group, VAS, WOMAC osteoarthritis index, and CB&M scores were significantly different than control group ( P < 0.05). The differences between baseline and final scores of VAS and WOMAC were significantly higher ( P < 0.05) in study group. The results of the present study showed that virtual reality game-based exercise programs performed better results than conventional treatment program in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Virtual immersive gaming to optimize recovery (VIGOR) in low back pain: A phase II randomized controlled trial

The virtual immersive gaming to optimize recovery (VIGOR) study is a randomized controlled trial of the effects of virtual reality games to encourage lumbar spine flexion among individuals with chronic low back pain and fear of movement. Whereas traditional graded activity or graded exposure therapies for chronic low back pain have high attrition and poor long-term efficacy, we believe that virtual reality games have distinct advantages that can enhance adherence and clinical outcomes. First, they are engaging and enjoyable activities that can distract from pain and fear of harm. In addition, because they gradually reinforce increases in lumbar spine flexion to achieve game objectives, continued engagement over time is expected to promote recovery through restoration of normal spinal motion. The study design includes two treatment groups which differ in the amount of lumbar flexion required to achieve the game objectives. All participants will play the games for nine weeks, and pre-treatment to 1-week post-treatment changes in pain and disability will serve as the co-primary clinical outcomes. In addition, changes in lumbar flexion and expectations of pain/harm will be examined as potential treatment outcome mediators. Maintenance of treatment outcomes will also be assessed for up to 48-weeks post-treatment. In brief, we hypothesize that the virtual reality games will reduce pain and disability by promoting spinal motion and allowing participants to develop an implicit understanding that they are capable of engaging in significant lumbar spine motion in their daily lives without a risk of injury to their back.

Do virtual reality games improve mobility skills and balance measurements in community-dwelling older adults? Systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: To summarize evidence on the effectiveness of virtual reality games and conventional therapy or no-intervention for fall prevention in the elderly. Data sources: An electronic data search (last searched December 2016) was performed on 10 databases (Web of Science, EMBASE, PUBMED, CINAHL, LILACS, SPORTDiscus, Cochrane Library, Scopus, SciELO, PEDro) and retained only randomized controlled trials. Review method: Sample characteristics and intervention parameters were compared, focusing on clinical homogeneity of demographic characteristics, type/duration of interventions, outcomes (balance, reaction time, mobility, lower limb strength and fear of falling) and low risk of bias. Based on homogeneity, a meta-analysis was considered. Two independent reviewers assessed the risk of bias. Results: A total of 28 studies met the inclusion criteria and were appraised (n: 1121 elderly participants). We found that virtual reality games presented positive effects on balance and fear of falling compared with no-intervention. Virtual reality games were also superior to conventional interventions for balance improvements and fear of falling. The six studies included in the meta-analysis demonstrated that virtual reality games significantly improved mobility and balance after 3–6 and 8–12 weeks of intervention when compared with no-intervention. The risk of bias revealed that less than one-third of the studies correctly described the random sequence generation and allocation concealment procedures. Conclusion: Our review suggests positive clinical effects of virtual reality games for balance and mobility improvements compared with no-treatment and conventional interventions. However, owing to the high risk of bias and large variability of intervention protocols, the evidence remains inconclusive and further research is warranted.

The Impact on locomotor skills in children. The promotion of significant Knowledge supported by the use of videogames

Research on attentional processes and their relationship to the maturation of locomotor patterns involved in the use of some types of video games. For this reason, the aim of this study is to identify the influence of the practice of virtual reality games in attentional processes related to the jump motor pattern in children of 5 years. The research was conducted by a quantitative study design using SPSS crosstabulation longitudinal observational period with a pre-test, post-test and a control group. There are few studies on the effect of virtual reality games in the development of locomotor patterns, the study is consistent with research that finds positive effects of this type of games in learning motor activities. In this investigation it was found According to statistical chi-square can conclude that the development of motor skills SI influences meaningful learning of children, Most children engaged in meaningful learning, but they have a necessary guide or a process to follow, according to research must always be supervised by an adult sometimes do not need any supervision, in addition to the significant knowledge not articulated with educational processes guided by the teacher before the motor skills expected

Effect of virtual reality games on stroke patients' balance, gait, depression, and interpersonal relationships.

[Purpose] The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of training using virtual reality games on balance and gait ability, as well as the psychological characteristics of stroke patients, such as depression and interpersonal relationships, by comparing them with the effects of ergometer training. [Subjects] Forty stroke patients were randomly divided into a virtual reality group (VRG, N = 20) and an ergometer training group (ETG, N = 20). [Methods] VRG performed training using the Xbox Kinect. ETG performed training using an ergometer bicycle. Both groups received training 30 min per day, five times per week, for eight weeks. [Results] Both the VRG and ETG subjects exhibited a significant difference in weight distribution ratio on the paralyzed side and balance ability. Both the VRG and ETG patients showed significant improvement in psychological measures BDI and RCS, after the intervention, and the VRG sowed a more significant increase in BDI than the ETG. [Conclusion] According to the result of this study, virtual reality training and ergometer training were both effective at improving balance, gait abilities, depression, and interpersonal relationships among stroke patients.