20.500.12556/RUL-177407 Virtual reality systems in occupational therapy after stroke Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, often impairing motor, cognitive, and functional abilities, which reduces quality of life. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool in stroke rehabilitation, providing immersive and interactive environments that support recovery. This review examines the effects of VR-based occupational therapy (OT) on occupational performance, motor function, and cognitive outcomes in individuals following a stroke. VR enables repetitive, task-specific practice in safe, controlled settings and has been shown to enhance daily living skills, especially during chronic recovery. VR-based mirror therapy may further improve motor function and dexterity, complementing conventional OT. Additionally, VR can support cognitive and emotional rehabilitation by enhancing attention, memory, and motivation while reducing depressive symptoms. Integrating VR into OT for stroke rehabilitation promotes physical and cognitive engagement and may increase therapy adherence. However, challenges remain, such as skill transfer to real-world contexts, protocol variability, accessibility, and cost. Further research is needed to refine VR applications, improve ecological validity, and assess long-term effectiveness to support its broader integration into standard OT practice for stroke rehabilitation. embedded computer control systems stroke occupational therapy virtual reality rehabilitation true false true Angleški jezik Ni določen Članek v reviji 2025-12-22 18:36:27 2025-12-22 18:36:29 2025-12-30 04:07:30 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2025 0 0 Str. 162-167 iss. 27 Vol. 59 2025 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2025-01-01 615.82/.84:004.5 2405-8963 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.12.096 262436611 1-s2.0-S2405896325027788-main.pdf 1-s2.0-S2405896325027788-main.pdf 1 ADCB5B18A49C3E57D42BDE386594522F 3193950eed928a6614d626befb89a1812b9d7eadc3b20df0e62a8bde16b6d78f 8b0d4fef-df5c-11f0-9328-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=224450 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405896325027788 1 4c6333f6-df5c-11f0-9328-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=224449 Zdravstvena fakulteta 0 0 0