Use of interactive video game for stroke rehabilitation
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https://doi.org/10.5935/0104-7795.20110010Keywords:
Stroke, User-Computer Interface, RehabilitationAbstract
Stroke is an ischemic or hemorrhagic clinical condition that affects the central nervous system and engenders cognitive and motor deficits. Many studies are made each year to find better ways to alleviate the symptoms and recover as many of the functions lost as possible. Nowadays, the latest trends in rehabilitation are exploiting advances in technology and virtual reality devices, such as the Nintendo Wii®. Objective: To identify the functional results obtained in the rehabilitation of individuals with stroke using the interface of the Nintendo Wii games. Method: For this systematic review, articles were selected from MEDLINE, PubMed and the Cochrane Library through the PICO strategy. The keywords used were: User-Computer Interface; Stroke; and Rehabilitation. Results: We found 229 articles, of which only 3 were used in this review, because they showed a direct relationship between Wii and stroke. All studies showed benefits such as improved motor coordination and agility of upper limbs using the Wii associated with conventional therapies such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Conclusion: Further studies should be performed with Nintendo Wii® and the new Virtual Reality Technologies that appear every day in order to improve the level of scientific evidence regarding the use of these resources in the rehabilitation of stroke patients.
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