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Review examines AI in virtual reality and digital rehab to prevent falls in older adults

Study title: Artificial Intelligence in Extended Reality and Digital Rehabilitation Technologies for Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Rapid Review of the Evidence

BackgroundFall-related injuries in older adults remain a major health concern, contributing to functional dependence and healthcare losses. Traditional prevention programs, while effective, remain underutilized due to poor adherence and participation.

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BackgroundFall-related injuries in older adults remain a major health concern, contributing to functional dependence and healthcare losses. Traditional prevention programs, while effective, remain underutilized due to poor adherence and participation. Extended reality (XR) technologies, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), are emerging as promising solutions to mitigate fall-related outcomes.ObjectiveTo evaluate existing literature on extended (XR) and virtual reality (VR) based interventions and the role…

By the Truvace desk1 min read1 sourceEvidence: Moderate · 70/100 — Systematic review or meta-analysis · 1 independent sourcePeer-reviewedTRV-2026-1144· cite & verify
Artificial Intelligence in Extended Reality and Digital Rehabilitation Technologies for Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Rapid Review of the Evidence
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In brief

Extended reality (XR) technologies, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), are emerging as promising solutions to mitigate fall-related outcomes.ObjectiveTo evaluate existing literature on extended (XR) and virtual reality (VR) based interventions and the role of AI in improving balance, mobility and fall outcomes among older adults.MethodologyA rapid review was conducted using Cochrane Rapid Review methods and conducted in Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore. Data on study design, participant characteristics, intervention components, outcome measures, and key findings were extracted and synthesized, narratively with attention to AI use within XR interventions.ResultsAfter dual screening, four studies met the inclusion criteria.

Main points

  1. BackgroundFall-related injuries in older adults remain a major health concern, contributing to functional dependence and healthcare losses.
  2. Traditional prevention programs, while effective, remain underutilized due to poor adherence and participation.
  3. Studies meeting eligibility criteria were screened and extracted using Covidence.

The problem

Artificial Intelligence in Extended Reality and Digital Rehabilitation Technologies for Fall Prevention in Older Adults: A Rapid Review of the Evidence: BackgroundFall-related injuries in older adults remain a major health concern, contributing to functional dependence and healthcare losses.

The rundown

BackgroundFall-related injuries in older adults remain a major health concern, contributing to functional dependence and healthcare losses. Traditional prevention programs, while effective, remain underutilized due to poor adherence and participation.

Extended reality (XR) technologies, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), are emerging as promising solutions to mitigate fall-related outcomes.ObjectiveTo evaluate existing literature on extended (XR) and virtual reality (VR) based interventions and the role of AI in improving balance, mobility and fall outcomes among older adults.MethodologyA rapid review was conducted using Cochrane Rapid Review methods and conducted in Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, and IEEE Xplore. Studies meeting eligibility criteria were screened and extracted using Covidence.

Sources

  1. Peer-reviewedNeuroRehabilitation2026-09-17

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