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This systematic review explored how virtual reality (VR) has been used to rehabilitate aphasia.

Empirical studies were included where VR was used to target language, well-being, or quality of life in adults with acquired language impairment. Degenerative communication disabilities were excluded. Seven health databases were searched in October 2021. Risk of Bias was assessed using published checklists and completeness of intervention reporting evaluated. Narrative synthesis described forms of VR, rationales given, outcome measures, communication functions targeted, characteristics of interventions, and outcomes achieved within the framework of impairment, activity, and participation.

Fourteen studies, involving 229 participants, met the criteria. The studies employed four forms of VR with various rationales given. Interventions used published and novel protocols …