Rapid Synthesis of the Literature on the Evolution of Gamification in Distal Radial Fracture Rehabilitation

Abstract

Distal radial fractures (DRF) are often encountered in upper limb fractures globally, and their associated complications affect the functional independence of the individual following the injury. The potential of gamification in applied rehabilitation is expanding its horizons in the rehabilitation of conditions ranging from neuromotor deficits to cognitive impairments. However, the synthesis of the literature is aimed at analyzing and summarizing the evolution of gamification in DRF rehabilitation. A comprehensive search and extraction of relevant literature were conducted and reviewed for the applicability of population analysis, interventional methodology, comparative factors, outcome measures, and the type of study. Thirteen studies were included and evaluated, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and bibliometric analyses. The conclusions demonstrated an improvement with gamification and addressed it as an effective rehabilitation method. Based on the analysis of the data that was extracted, the conclusion supports the use of gamification in the rehabilitation of DRF and looks into how it can help improve the person's functional capacity.

Functional assessment and influencing factors after staged functional training in patients with ankle fractures

“…The interactions among BK, PGE2, and 5-HT in pain perception and inflammatory response form a complex regulatory network. However, the reduction of pain symptoms can be effectively mediated through periodic functional training[ 20 ].…”

The Dual Importance of Virtual Reality Usability in Rehabilitation: A Focus on Therapists and Patients

“…Gamification seems to be a simple, painless, non-invasive, immersive, fascinating, and interactive method that takes into account flow, significant rewards, and the emergence of innovative solutions for patient education, evaluation, and rehabilitation. Gaming experiences additionally influence the motivation and behavior of patients [ 33 ].…”

“…Patient rehabilitation can be made more effective and pleasurable by designing VR environments with game-like elements including targets, interactive challenges, and rewards [20]. Exergaming sessions made possible by gamification are simple, fascinating, interactive, and easy to comprehend and carry out [33]. The benefits of gamification in clinical practice for patients with traumatic brain injuries, lower limb amputation, cerebral palsy, and chronic low back pain have been demonstrated in recent literature [34][35][36].…”