Question: In adults with schizophrenia, how effective are virtual reality interventions in improving patient outcomes?

Answer:

Plain language summary

There is limited high quality evidence available to determine whether virtual reality interventions are effective in improving symptoms of schizophrenia. More rigorous trials are needed to help understand this area further.

Clinical and research implications

No definite clinical implications may be made based on the current evidence. The authors of a systematic review have suggested that if virtual reality is used, 'the experimental nature of the intervention should be clearly explained'. The authors also stated that more high-quality studies are needed to evaluate this novel intervention for people with schizophrenia.

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