Virtual reality as a technology of multimodal correction of post-stroke motor and cognitive disturbances in conditions of multitasking functioning (literature review)

Abstract

The article presents an overview of innovative technologies based on the methods of sensorimotor retraining of patients using virtual reality technology as a promising in the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a cerebral stroke. High level of evidence studies (RCTs, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews) index in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov databases are analyzed. Training with multisensory effects on visual, auditory, vestibular, and kinesthetic analyzers in multitasking conditions have beneficial effects on cognitive and motor training, retraining, neuropsychological status of the patien,t and an increase in the level of motivation to achieve success in the rehabilitation. The synergistic nature of the multimodal effects of virtual reality makes it possible to expand the possibilities and increase the effectiveness of medical rehabilitation in patients who have undergone cerebral stroke.