Efficacy of Motion-Sensing Game–Assisted Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Abstract BackgroundWhile motion-sensing game (MSG) platforms provide immersive, real-time feedback environments for rehabilitation, research findings on their effectiveness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pulmonary rehabilitation remain heterogeneous....

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Main Authors: Cuirong Hu, Xia Lan, Yanwen Luo, Shu Zhu, Guilan Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2025-05-01
Series:JMIR Serious Games
Online Access:https://games.jmir.org/2025/1/e69562
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Summary:Abstract BackgroundWhile motion-sensing game (MSG) platforms provide immersive, real-time feedback environments for rehabilitation, research findings on their effectiveness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pulmonary rehabilitation remain heterogeneous. ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy of MSG-assisted pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD. MethodsThis meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions ResultsAnalysis of 12 RCTs (n=776) demonstrated that MSG-assisted pulmonary rehabilitation, compared with conventional pulmonary rehabilitation, significantly improved 6-Minute Walk Distance (MD 23.23, 95% CI 14.47‐31.99; PPPPPPPP ConclusionsMSG-assisted pulmonary rehabilitation demonstrates significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, quality of life, and psychological well-being among patients with COPD. Despite potential benefits, the predominance of low-quality evidence highlights the necessity for risk-benefit assessment before clinical implementation. Future research priorities should include larger, methodologically rigorous RCTs, standardized intervention protocols, investigation of sustained therapeutic effects, and cost-effectiveness analyses to establish definitive evidence for optimal implementation of gaming technology in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
ISSN:2291-9279