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