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Authors:
Mirella Veras
Asma Seraj Pour Shooshtarib
Zahra Moussavi
Ke Peng
Keywords: Balance, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Extended Reality, Aging, Fall Prevention, Older Adults, Review
Abstract:
Balance impairment in older adults significantly increases fall risk, leading to decreased mobility, higher healthcare expenditures, and reduced quality of life. The emergence of rehabilitation technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR), enhanced with Artificial Intelligence (AI), offers promising interventions to mitigate these risks. VR provides immersive, controlled environments suitable for structured rehabilitation programs, whereas XR integrates real-world scenarios, facilitating functional mobility training applicable in home and community settings. Despite their potential, evidence comparing the effectiveness, adaptability, and clinical applicability of AIenhanced VR and XR interventions for balance rehabilitation remains limited. This rapid systematic review protocol outlines a structured approach to evaluating existing literature through comprehensive database searches, clearly defined inclusion criteria, and systematic narrative synthesis informed by the Metaverse Equitable Rehabilitation Therapy (MERTH) framework. The findings of this research will not only clarify the comparative advantages, barriers, and limitations of VR and XR technologies but also identify evidence-based best practices and propose recommendations to guide future clinical practice and technology development in balance rehabilitation for older adults. This research is crucial in shaping the future of rehabilitation for older adults and is of significant interest to the healthcare community.
Pages: 8 to 10
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025
Publication date: April 6, 2025
Published in: conference
ISBN: 978-1-68558-266-1
Location: Valencia, Spain
Dates: from April 6, 2025 to April 10, 2025