Virtual Reality for Balance in Individuals With Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Authors' conclusion
This systematic review summarizes VR as an innovative and interactive approach, demonstrating its applicability and usefulness in both balance assessment and intervention among individuals with DM.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) in studies applying virtual reality (VR) for balance assessment or intervention; PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane and PEDro searched from inception through April 2024
- Participants
- 345 individuals12 studies
- Outcome
- Balance with VR-based assessment and intervention
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Studies using VR for balance assessment: individuals with DM had impaired balance vs healthy controls
4 studies
Studies applying VR tools for balance training: all reported enhanced balance after VR interventions, despite variations in statistical significance
8 studies
Original publication
Virtual Reality for Balance in Individuals With Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Assessment and Intervention Strategies. J Diabetes Sci Technol. Published 25 September 2025. doi:10.
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