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August 11, 2026Seminars in Dialysis

Effectiveness and Feasibility of Virtual Reality‐Based Interventions in Improving Physical Function in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Meta‐Analysis

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Key result

Virtual reality improves physical function in hemodialysis patients without adverse hemodynamic effects.

Why the study?

Improving physical function is essential for hemodialysis patients, and the effects and clinical feasibility of virtual reality-based interventions required evaluation.

Do virtual reality-based interventions improve physical function in patients undergoing hemodialysis?

Comparison

Virtual reality-based interventions vs comparator

Design

Meta-analysis

Authors

NENeşe Altınok ErsoyHacettepe UniversityGKGülşah KesikHacettepe University

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Implication

Supports integrating VR interventions into hemodialysis care; extends evidence for feasible physical function improvements.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of virtual reality interventions on improving physical function in hemodialysis patients.
  • Conducted a meta-analysis reviewing literature from January 2002 to June 2024.
  • Included five studies on various virtual reality interventions like treasure hunt and Wii Fit Plus.
  • Evaluated outcomes using standardized mean differences and assessed publication bias.
  • Significant improvements in physical function measures, including sit-stand and walking tests.
  • No adverse effects on hemodynamic measurements were reported.
  • Four out of five studies were of good methodological quality.

Study Design

Type

Meta-Analysis

Structured PICO

Do virtual reality-based interventions improve physical function in patients undergoing hemodialysis?

P
Population
Meta-analysis of 5 studies evaluating the effects of virtual reality-based interventions on physical function in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
I
Intervention
Virtual reality-based interventions (including 'treasure hunt' video games, Wii Fit Plus games, and A la Caza del Tesoro video games)
O
Outcome
Physical function measures including sit-stand test, 6-min walk test, timed stand-walk test, walking speed test, and handgrip strength testsurrogate

Virtual reality-based interventions are a feasible and effective method to improve physical function in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Cite This Study

Ersoy et al. (2026) conducted a meta-analysis in hemodialysis. Virtual reality-based interventions was evaluated on Physical function (including sit-stand test, 6-min walk test, timed stand-walk test, walking speed test, and handgrip strength test). Virtual reality-based interventions significantly improved various measures of physical function in patients undergoing hemodialysis without causing adverse hemodynamic effects.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ace1a3401087f2249dd4chttps://doi.org/10.1111/sdi.70045
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