Effects of virtual reality-based telerehabilitation for stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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<p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" class="first" dir="auto" id="d6345690e93">Telerehabilitation provides an essential opportunity to deliver continuous rehabilitation services for stroke patients at home, especially amid a global pandemic. Virtual reality is a simulation technology that has shown promising outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. Combining telerehabilitation and virtual reality is an emerging and innovative approach that enriches the rehabilitation experience and potentially enhances functional recovery outcomes. This review synthesized current evidence of using virtual reality-based telerehabilitation for patients after stroke and compared it with conventional in-person rehabilitation. </p>

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Matthew J L Page, Joanne E McKenzie, Patrick Bossuyt … (2026)

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