Table 2 Studies included in the systematic review: analysis of the methodological quality, instruments and equipment to perform the therapy
Author/Year | PS | Outcome evaluation tools | Virtual Reality Therapy |
|---|---|---|---|
TREML, 2012 [15] | 7 | Berg Balance Scale; Functional Range; Performance Oriented Gait and Balance Assessment; Unipedal Support | Nintendo Wii console associated with Balance Board and Wii Fit games |
RENDON, 2012 [8] | 6 | TUG; Balance of Confidence Scale; Geriatric Depression Scale | Nintendo Wii console associated with Balance Board and Wii Fit games |
YEN, 2011 [18] | 7 | Dynamic computerized posturography: Standing sensory organization test, sitting cognitive test and sensory organization test and standing cognitive test | Balance board, LCD monitor and a personal computer |
MUSSATO, 2012 [9] | 7 | Stabilometric Platform (Baropodometry), Unipedal Support and TUG. | Nintendo Wii console associated with Balance Board and Wii Fit games |
LEE, 2013 [10] | 7 | Unipedal Support, Berg Balance Scale, Functional Range, TUG, Sitting and standing up, Gait Rite System, Falls Efficacy Scale | PlayStation 2 with the EyeToy accessory: Play 1.2, 3″ (Sony Computer Entertainment) |
SZTURM, 2011 [16] | 8 | Gait Rite System, Berg Balance Scale, TUG, Balance Confidence Scale, modified version of the Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance | Pressure mat associated with computer games |
BIERYLA, 2013 [17] | 4 | Berg Balance Scale; Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale; Functional Range and TUG | Nintendo Wii console associated with Balance Board and Wii Fit games |
LAI, 2013 [20] | 8 | Berg Balance Scale; Falls Efficacy Scale, TUG and Force Platform for Static Balance | Xavix Measured Step System (XMSS) |
FRANCO, 2012 [14] | 7 | Berg Balance Scale; Tinetti’s Scale; Quality of Life Questionnaire - SF36 | Nintendo Wii console associated with Balance Board and Wii Fit games |
TOULOTTE, 2012 [19] | 7 | Unipedal Support; Tinetti’s Scale and Wii Fit test | Nintendo Wii console associated with Balance Board and Wii Fit games |