Effectiveness of virtual reality-based therapy in pulmonary rehabilitation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A systematic review with meta-analysis

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition marked by difficulty breathing due to airflow obstruction, with significant sequelae including respiratory failure, cardiovascular risk, and lung cancer.1 –3 Currently, COPD is the most prevalent chronic respiratory disease, with a global prevalence of 10.6 %4 (impacting 2.7 million patients annually5). Sedentary lifestyle, smoke, air pollution, among others, are key risk factors for the projected increase in global prevalence by 23 % in 2050, espec ially in women,4,6 and COPD is expected to become the third most common diseases by 2030.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research