虚拟现实技术在危重症患者运动康复中应用的范围综述

doi:10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2026.03.007

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Objective To conduct a scoping review of the literature on virtual reality（VR）-based interventions for motor rehabilitation in critically ill patients，with the aim of exploring specific intervention contents，outcome measures，efficacy，and limitations，thereby informing clinical application and development of related technologies.Methods A systematic literature search was performed from inception until July 16，2025，across the following electronic databases，including CNKI，Wanfang，CBM，PubMed，Embase，Web of Science，and the Cochrane Library. The search timeframe was from the establishment of the database to July 16，2025. The included literature was summarized and analyzed.Results Fourteen articles were included，comprising seven randomized controlled trials，three quasi-experimental studies，a mixed-methods study，two observational studies，and a retrospective study. The review synthesized key characteristics of VR interventions，including specific modalities，frequency，and duration. Reported outcome measures encompassed mobility，physical function，activities of daily living（ADLs） and quality of life.Conclusion The application of VR for motor rehabilitation in critically ill patients demonstrates feasibility and clinical significance. However，existing research is insufficient to draw conclusions regarding its universal applicability or absolute effectiveness. Future research should identify specific target populations for different intervention protocols and explore multidimensional implementation approaches and evaluation systems.

Key words: Virtual Reality, Critical Illnesses, Motor Rehabilitation, Scoping Review, Nursing Care

LI Jingyi, LIU Yousheng, LIANG Guanmian, YAO Yingyan. Virtual reality for motor rehabilitation in critically ill patients：a scoping review[J]. Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, 2026, 7(3): 299-305.

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