Virtual reality for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: insights from a scoping review

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dc.contributor.authorAlabdulmohsen, DMen_US
dc.contributor.authorAlabdulmohsen, SMen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-18T11:13:46Z
dc.date.available2025-06-18T11:13:46Z
dc.date.issued2025-04
dc.description.abstractRecent advances in virtual reality (VR) technology have made it possible to use VR in healthcare settings to improve patient care and rehabilitation, with promising results in various clinical applications. This study aims to review the existing literature exploring the applications and potential benefits of VR for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A search of six databases, including PubMed, Medline, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Ebsco, and ProQuest, was conducted to identify different studies exploring various VR applications for COPD patients. The search, updated in November 2024, yielded 2835 results, from which 18 diverse studies on this topic were included. The 18 publications included in the qualitative analysis were published in 2019-2024. These studies included 6 systematic reviews and meta-analyses, 4 mixed-methods studies, 3 observational studies, 3 conference papers, and 2 clinical trials. Among these, 11 studies investigated the efficacy of VR-assisted training in enhancing lung function, exercise endurance, and physical activity levels in COPD patients. Additionally, 7 studies explored the impact of VR on depression, anxiety, and stress levels in patients with COPD. Lastly, 8 studies assessed the acceptability, usability, or feasibility of this technology for COPD patients. In conclusion, the studies revealed that VR interventions led to positive outcomes for COPD patients, improving physiotherapeutic parameters, quality of life, and psychological well-being. Patients found VR programs acceptable and easy to use, increasing motivation and adherence to treatment. Further research is needed to assess VR's long-term effectiveness in reducing exacerbation and hospitalization rates for compliant COPD patients.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Alahsa, KSAen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Nursing, Almoosa College of Health Sciences, Alahsa, KSAen_US
dc.identifier.citationAlabdulmohsen DM, Alabdulmohsen SM. Virtual reality for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: insights from a scoping review. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2025 Apr; 12(2): 242-249en_US
dc.identifier.issn2349-3925
dc.identifier.issn2349-3933
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/248351
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMedip Academyen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber2en_US
dc.relation.volume12en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20250383en_US
dc.subjectVirtual realityen_US
dc.subjectChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseen_US
dc.subjectHealth technologyen_US
dc.subjectDigital healthen_US
dc.titleVirtual reality for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: insights from a scoping reviewen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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