Effects of Gaming on Pain-Related Fear, Pain Catastrophizing, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Gava, Vander; Fialho, Hilmaynne Renaly Fonseca; Calixtre, Letícia Bojikian; Barbosa, Germanna Medeiros; Kamonseki, Danilo Harudy

doi:10.1089/g4h.2021.0232

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“…VRBR induces distraction in these patients. It allows the patients to perform active and rehabilitative exercises due to reduced cognitive attention in pain and avoidance behaviors [73,74]. Distraction induced by VRBR and the regulation of the autonomic system and emotions in the limbic system and hippocampus could be the explanation that supports the fact that patients who performed VRBR increased their pain tolerance in comparison to CT [75].…”

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confidence: 94%

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Early Postoperative Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Virtual reality-based rehabilitation (VRBR) is being used in rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This meta-analysis assesses the effect of immediate and/or maintained effect of VRBR (alone or in combination with conventional therapy (CT) in TKA recovery. To perform this meta-analysis, we searched in PubMed, SCOPUS, WOS, CINAHL, and PEDro until 5 February 2023. We included randomized controlled trials that assessed the effect of VRBR in improving knee pain and function, dynamic balance, range of motion (ROM), and strength, among others, after TKA. The pooled effect was calculated with Cohen’s standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Twelve studies, providing data from 997 participants (69.9 ± 8.1 years old), were included. At post-immediate assessment, VRBR is effective in improving knee pain (SMD = −0.36; 95% CI −0.56 to −0.17), knee function (SMD = −0.51; 95% CI −0.75 to −0.27), dynamic balance (SMD = −0.59; 95% CI −1.02 to −0.15), knee flexion ROM (SMD = 0.4; 95% CI 0.17 to 0.62), and extension strength (SMD = 0.43; 95% CI 0.19 to 0.68). Our findings showed that immersive and non-immersive VRBR is effective to be used after TKA, and the effect on knee pain and function may be maintained over 3 or 6 months. A high level of satisfaction and adherence to VRBR was reported.

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confidence: 94%

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Early Postoperative Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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“…Maladaptive interpretation of pain internalizes it intolerably in the patient's mind. 62 In such a situation, the patient finds a fusion with his pain. Therefore, prediction can be called an essential factor in pain anxiety.…”

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confidence: 99%

Associations between the perception of dental pain and pain anxiety, mental pain, and dental anxiety in Iranian sample

Taheri

Parvizifard

Reisi

et al. 2023

Int J Psychiatry Med

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Objective This study examined the perception of dental pain and its relationship to pain anxiety, dental anxiety, and mental pain. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 328 patients referred to dental clinics in Kermanshah (Iran) from 2020 to 2021. The instruments used in this study included questionnaires about Pain Anxiety, Dental Anxiety, Mental Pain, and Pain Perception. Results There was a significant positive relationship( p = .001) between pain perception with dental anxiety (r = .38), pain anxiety (r = .45), and mental pain (r = .25). Conclusion Psychological factors are associated with the perception of dental pain. Given the importance of dental care to overall health, psychological interventions may help to reduce the perception of dental pain and the fear of seeing the dentist in Iran.

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“…VR might be useful to reduce musculoskeletal pain even if no conclusive clinical recommendations can be made based on the low quality of available research [50,51], while gaming was found not superior to other treatments for reducing pain catastrophising, anxiety, depression, and pain-related fear (findings based on very low-or low-quality evidence) [52].…”

Section: General Musculoskeletal Disorder and Chronic Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical Applications of Virtual Reality in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review

Chaplin,

Karatzios,

Benaim

2023

Healthcare

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(1) Background: VR is based on a virtual world that creates sounds effects and videos that replace the real environment. Arising literature shows VR efficacy in the field of neurological rehabilitation (NR) and that its use is also taking a place in musculoskeletal rehabilitation (MSR), as a treatment of various disorders that cause disability and chronic pain. (2) Aim: We discuss the role of VR in MSR, presenting its use and development on acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders, based on the most recent literature. (3) Design and Methods: Literature searches were conducted in the databases Pubmed and Medline up to 30 September 2023. The PRISMA-Scr Checklist was followed. (4) Results: A total of 51 records were included. The analysed studies were conducted within a variety of populations, musculoskeletal disorders, settings, and VR technologies. Only a few studies could statistically affirm the efficacy of VR in MSR, as mentioned for the rehabilitation of the upper limb. Nevertheless, the observed trend is an improvement of the global perceived effect compared to traditional rehabilitation. (5) Conclusion: VR allows for the personalisation of treatment with an adaptable treatment platform, which may improve the participation of the patient and increase acceptability and adherence to long-term rehabilitation programs. We provide recommendations and suggestions for future research and use of VR in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

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Effects of Gaming on Pain-Related Fear, Pain Catastrophizing, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 14 publications

References 58 publications

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Early Postoperative Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Early Postoperative Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Associations between the perception of dental pain and pain anxiety, mental pain, and dental anxiety in Iranian sample

Clinical Applications of Virtual Reality in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review

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