Exploring extended reality as a therapy for patients with facial paralysis: A scoping review

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

American Journal of Otolaryngology Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.amjoto.2024.104562

Shaun Edalati BS, Barak Spector BA, Richa Nathan BA, Vikram Vasan BS, Joshua Rosenberg MD, Mingyang L. Gray MD

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Abstract

Objectives

In this study, we explore the use of extended reality (XR) therapy, which includes augmented (AR), virtual (VR), and mixed reality (MR), in patients experiencing symptoms of facial paralysis.

Data sources

Pubmed, Scopus, Embase.

Methods

A scoping review across PubMed, Scopus, Embase was performed following PRISMA-ScR systematic review guidelines with the use of Covidence.

Results

160 articles were identified and 7 articles, spanning from 2015 to 2023, ultimately met the criteria for this review. The articles reviewed highlight various XR applications and grading systems designed to enhance facial muscle strength, symmetry, and emotional well-being in Bell's palsy patients. Notable programs include FaraPy, FACE2FACE®App, eFace App, Canfeld, RealSense, GY MEDIC, and FaceRehab. These programs exhibit significant potential as effective rehabilitation and assessment tools in facial paralysis patients.

Conclusion

The use of extended reality (XR) technologies, along with 3D and 4D imaging, represents a major advancement in the field of facial paralysis therapy. These innovations offer exciting possibilities for enhancing patient care and optimizing outcomes for patients experiencing facial paralysis and muscle deficits. As these technologies start to be integrated into clinical contexts, further research and validation is required to ensure their efficacy and utilization.

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American Journal of Otolaryngology 医学-耳鼻喉科学

CiteScore

4.40

自引率

4.00%

发文量

378

审稿时长

41 days

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