Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Growth and Development Disorder in Pediatrics

Background: The use of virtual reality systems in children with impaired coordination is promising, and thus the scientific evidence for its efficiency needs to be evaluated through a systematic review. Objective: To systematically examine the effect of virtual reality (VR) in children with impaired coordination. Methods: Design is systematic review of randomized trials. Search was conducted via PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science ,Science Direct and Google Scholar. Search was limited to studies with RCT design, children with neurodevelopmental disorders and acquired brain injuries (ABIs), comparisons of VR with other interventions, and movement-related outcomes. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale was used to evaluate the study quality. The Modified Sacket scale was used to assess the level of evidence. Results: The search identified 13 studies with low to high methodological quality and strong evidence when evaluated by Modified Sacket scale. Conclusion: Virtual reality-based rehabilitation when compared with other interventions is practicable , safe, and has potential as an effective treatment modality for improving motor function in children with an impaired coordination

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