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| Titre : |
Virtual reality interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis of efficacy and evidence-based design guidelines |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Dongyang GUAN, Auteur ; Qiushi YANG, Auteur ; Junli WANG, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
p.202875 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Virtual reality technology Autism spectrum disorder Meta-analysis Developmental Disabilities Technology-Based Intervention |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) interventions in improving multidimensional abilities among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Following PRISMA guidelines, we synthesized data from 21 randomized controlled trials (n = 919 participants) across six databases. Random-effects models with Hedges’ g were applied to estimate effect sizes, and subgroup analyses were conducted to examine potential moderators. Results indicated that VR interventions were significantly superior to conventional therapy in improving social skills (g = 1.02, p < 0.01), emotional skills (g = 0.85, p = 0.04), cognitive function (g = 0.98, p < 0.01), motor skills (g = 0.79, p = 0.01), and overall improvement effect (g = 0.90, p = 0.01), whereas the effect on life skills did not reach statistical significance (g = 1.04, p = 0.06). Moderator analyses indicated domain-specific optimal parameters: emotional skills improved most with ≤ 3 sessions per week, life skills required at least six weeks of intervention, and motor skills benefited more from immersive devices. Notably, longer single-session durations enhanced emotional skills, whereas excessively high intervention frequency was associated with reduced gains in social and life skills. Overall, VR interventions demonstrate beneficial effects across multiple functional domains in individuals with ASD. However, given the observed methodological heterogeneity, these findings should be interpreted with caution. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202875 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 |
in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202875
[article] Virtual reality interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis of efficacy and evidence-based design guidelines [texte imprimé] / Dongyang GUAN, Auteur ; Qiushi YANG, Auteur ; Junli WANG, Auteur . - p.202875. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 133 (May 2026) . - p.202875
| Mots-clés : |
Virtual reality technology Autism spectrum disorder Meta-analysis Developmental Disabilities Technology-Based Intervention |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) interventions in improving multidimensional abilities among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Following PRISMA guidelines, we synthesized data from 21 randomized controlled trials (n = 919 participants) across six databases. Random-effects models with Hedges’ g were applied to estimate effect sizes, and subgroup analyses were conducted to examine potential moderators. Results indicated that VR interventions were significantly superior to conventional therapy in improving social skills (g = 1.02, p < 0.01), emotional skills (g = 0.85, p = 0.04), cognitive function (g = 0.98, p < 0.01), motor skills (g = 0.79, p = 0.01), and overall improvement effect (g = 0.90, p = 0.01), whereas the effect on life skills did not reach statistical significance (g = 1.04, p = 0.06). Moderator analyses indicated domain-specific optimal parameters: emotional skills improved most with ≤ 3 sessions per week, life skills required at least six weeks of intervention, and motor skills benefited more from immersive devices. Notably, longer single-session durations enhanced emotional skills, whereas excessively high intervention frequency was associated with reduced gains in social and life skills. Overall, VR interventions demonstrate beneficial effects across multiple functional domains in individuals with ASD. However, given the observed methodological heterogeneity, these findings should be interpreted with caution. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202875 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 |
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Virtual reality interventions for autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis of efficacy and evidence-based design guidelines in Research in Autism, 133 (May 2026)
