Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation on Burned Hands: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind Study

Joo, So Young; Cho, Yoon Soo; Lee, Seung Yeol; Seok, Hyun; Seo, Cheong Hoon

doi:10.3390/jcm9030731

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“…This may discourage patients especially children from complying with their physical therapy [55]. VR technology gains a growing interest as an alternative for managing pain in adolescents with burn injuries, as indicated by many successful controlled studies with children and adults [56].…”

Section: A Vr For Burn Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Survey on the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-based Therapy and Pain Management

Ibrahim¹,

ElSayed²,

Zayed³

2021

IJACSA

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Virtual reality refers to the technology used to create multi-sensory three-dimensional environments that can be navigated, manipulated, and interacted by a user. This paper's objective is to categorize the most common areas that use virtual reality (VR) for managing pain (psychological and physical). To our knowledge, this is the first survey that summarizes all of these areas in one place. This paper reviews the conducted studies that used VR for psychological treatment, especially with phobias. Also, this paper summarizes the current literature on using virtual reality interventions for managing acute, chronic, and cancer pain. Based on the review, virtual reality shows great potential for controlling acute pain -such as pain associated with burn wound care. However, limited studies only investigated the impact of using virtual reality on patients with chronic pain. The findings indicated that VR distraction has a great impact on pain and distress related to cancer and its treatments. This paper also discusses the challenges and limitations of the current research. Notably, the identified studies recommend VR distraction as a promising adjunct for pain reduction and psychological treatment. However, further research needs to be conducted to determine under what conditions VR distraction will provide more analgesic effects.

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Section: A Vr For Burn Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Survey on the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-based Therapy and Pain Management

Ibrahim¹,

ElSayed²,

Zayed³

2021

IJACSA

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“…Of the included studies, five studies were conducted as pilot randomized controlled trials [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. Three studies each were designed as pilot studies [ 25 , 26 , 27 ] and randomized controlled trials [ 28 , 29 , 30 ]. Sample size ranged from six to 57 participants when intervention and control groups were summed up.…”

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Virtual Reality in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Injuries and Diseases of Upper Extremities

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Upper-extremity injuries and diseases rarely have life-threatening consequences, but failure to manage them properly can result in severe dysfunction. This article presents the current state of using virtual reality to support the rehabilitation process of patients with injuries and diseases of the upper extremities and points out their effects on upper-extremity functions. A scoping review was conducted to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of virtual reality for upper-extremity rehabilitation. PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched by two independent researchers between April and May 2021 to identify relevant publications and were examined according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. As a result of the literature review, 11 studies of various target groups were identified. Virtual-reality technologies were categorized into multisensory high-end systems and game-based systems. With respect to functional recovery, technologies based on virtual reality were not inferior to traditional rehabilitation. In addition, the users were highly motivated and satisfied. The results emphasize the need for stronger evidence-based virtual-reality technologies for rehabilitation of injuries and diseases of upper extremities.

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“…The Jebsen−Taylor hand function test (JTT) was used to measure the performance speed of standardized tasks. The JTT consists of seven subtests, each scored on a scale of 0-15, with a higher score indicative of better hand function [16]. In the Perdue pegboard test (PPT), motor function is measured by the number of pins that can be placed in the board (along two parallel rows with 25 holes each) in 30 s, and dexterity is measured by the number of pins, washers, and collars that can be assembled in 60 s. Scores were evaluated for the affected right (dominant) hand and both hands [17].…”

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Clinical Utility of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Hypertrophic Scars of the Hand Caused by Burn Injury: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Study

Joo

Lee

Cho

et al. 2020

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Postburn hypertrophic scarring is a common complication in burn injuries to the hands, often associated with impaired hand function. We evaluated the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), compared to a sham stimulation therapy, on hypertrophic scars of the hand caused by burn injury and investigated its effects on hand function. This was a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial of 48 patients with a burn to their dominant right hand. The parameters of ESWT were as follows: energy flux density, 0.05–0.30 mJ/mm2; frequency, 4 Hz; 1000 to 2000 impulses per treatment; four treatments, once a week for four weeks. The outcomes measured were as follows: a 10-point visual analogue scale pain score; Vancouver scar scale for scar vascularity, height, pliability and pigmentation; ultrasound measurement of scar thickness; Jebsen−Taylor hand function test; grip strength; Perdue pegboard test; and the Michigan hand outcomes questionnaire. The change in the score from baseline to post-treatment was compared between the two groups. ESWT improved the pain score (p = 0.001), scar thickness (p = 0.018), scar vascularity (p = 0.0015), and improved hand function (simulated card-turning, p = 0.02; picking up small objects, p = 0.004). The other measured outcomes were not different between the two groups. ESWT is effective in decreasing pain, suppressing hypertrophic scarring, and improving hand function.

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Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation on Burned Hands: A Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind Study

Cited by 31 publications

References 32 publications

A Survey on the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-based Therapy and Pain Management

A Survey on the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-based Therapy and Pain Management

Virtual Reality in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Injuries and Diseases of Upper Extremities

Clinical Utility of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Hypertrophic Scars of the Hand Caused by Burn Injury: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Study

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