Challenges categories | Challenge/ Limitation/ Obstacle subcategories | Studies |
---|---|---|
VR-related | Weight of headsets and helmets | |
User resistance because of first exposure to the VR | ||
Quality of visual image | [33] | |
Weakness of learning ability | [41] | |
Need for familiarization stage to use of VR | [19] | |
Adverse effects of medication on the effective use of VR | [37] | |
Cost of the equipment | [20] | |
Study-related | Small sample size | |
Study design | ||
Single study site | ||
Lack of generalizability | ||
Risk of bias | ||
Lack of standardized measurement tools | ||
The intervention was used only once with each patient | ||
Lack of blinding | [7] | |
Investigating short‐term effects | [7] | |
Short duration of the study | [38] | |
Non-compliance of patients | [43] | |
Insufficient data collection | [41] | |
Patient unwillingness to complete questionnaires | [19] |