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Review
. 2024 Aug 23;16(8):e67633.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.67633. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Extended Reality in Revolutionizing Neurological Disease: A New Era for Chronic Condition Treatment

Hariharan V  1 , Malini Prithiva Kumari Pk  1 , Rajanandh Mg  1
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Extended Reality in Revolutionizing Neurological Disease: A New Era for Chronic Condition Treatment

Hariharan V et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Extended reality (XR), which includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), provides promising advancements in managing chronic neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's disease, and stroke. This review examines the impact of XR technologies on neurological care, highlighting their ability to create immersive, interactive environments that enhance rehabilitation through tailored motor and cognitive exercises. XR supports neuroplasticity by providing engaging, contextually relevant exercises and real-time feedback, offering innovative alternatives to traditional methods. The technical issues, clinical validation, and accessibility must be addressed despite the potential benefits. Future developments should focus on refining XR applications, integrating them with complementary technologies, and establishing robust policies to guide their effective and ethical use. XR is poised to revolutionize neurological rehabilitation, promising improved patient outcomes and transforming medical training.

Keywords: augmented reality; mixed reality; neuroplasticity; patient-centred care; pharmacy practice; virtual reality.

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1. Role of virtual reality in neurological care
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