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In people who acquire brain injuries during adulthood, does video game–based treatment improve functioning more than usual treatment?
Injuries to the brain can happen with physical trauma, such as a car accident or fall, or with a medical emergency, such as a stroke. Symptoms of brain injury can include changes in vision, hearing, or other senses; difficulty thinking, remembering, sleeping, or talking; problems with balance or mood; paralysis; and seizures.
Rehabilitation that includes physical therapy and speech therapy often helps with long-term recovery from brain injuries. Repetitive activities may help with recovery, but they are time-consuming and often boring.
The researchers did a systematic review based on studies available up to November 2015.
They found 30 randomized controlled trials with 822 people.
The key features of the studies were:
Of the 30 studies, 13 were of high quality and 17 were of moderate quality.
Compared with usual treatment or no treatment, play-based treatments improved
In people who acquire brain injuries during adulthood, video game–based treatment improves functioning more than usual treatment.
Outcomes | Number of trials | Effect of treatment* |
Arm functioning | 9 | Small improvement |
Walking ability and speed | 10 | Small improvement |
Balance | 8 | Medium improvement |
Independence | 10 | Medium improvement |
General physical functioning | 7 | Small improvement |