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To overcome this problem, virtual reality VR-assisted exergaming has emerged as a novel modality of physiotherapy that combines fun and motivation with physical activity. VR exergaming allows children with CP to perform complex movements in a secure and immersive environment, where they can interact with virtual objects and scenarios. This enhances their active engagement and learning, as well as their self-confidence and enjoyment. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on VR exergaming for CP rehabilitation. The specific objectives are: To identify and describe the existing studies that have investigated the effects of VR exergaming on motor function and participation outcomes in children with CP. In addition, we aim to identify and discuss the main gaps, challenges, and limitations in the current research on VR exergaming for CP rehabilitation. Finally, we aim to provide recommendations and suggestions for future research and practice in this field. Methods: In June 2023, we conducted a systematic search on Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase for randomized trials and cohort studies that applied VR-assisted exergaming to rehabilitating patients with CP. The inclusion criteria encompassed the following: (1) Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies involving the rehabilitation of children with CP; (2) the application of VR-based exergaming on the rehabilitation; (3) in comparison with conventional rehabilitation\/usual care. The quality of the selected RCTs was evaluated using Cochrane\u2019s tool for risk of bias assessment bias includes. Whereas the quality of cohort studies was assessed using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) tool. Results: The systematic search of databases retrieved a total of 2576 studies. After removing 863 duplicates, 1713 studies underwent title and abstract screening, and 68 studies were then selected as eligible for full-text screening. Finally, 45 studies were involved in this review (n = 1580), and 24 of those were included in the quantitative analysis. The majority of the included RCTs had a low risk of bias regarding study reporting, participants\u2019 attrition, and generating a random sequence. Nearly half of the RCTs ensured good blinding of outcomes assessors. However, almost all the RCTs were unclear regarding the blinding of the participants and the study personnel. The 2020 retrospective cohort study conducted at Samsung Changwon Hospital, investigating the effects of virtual reality-based rehabilitation on upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy, demonstrated fair quality in its methodology and findings. VR-assisted exergaming was more effective than conventional physiotherapy in improving the Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM)-88 score (MD = 0.81; 95% CI [0.15, 1.47], p-value = 0.02) and the GMFM walking and standing dimensions (MD = 1.45; 95% CI [0.48, 2.24], p-value = 0.003 and MD = 3.15; 95% CI [0.87, 5.42], p-value = 0.007), respectively. The mobility and cognitive domains of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory score (MD = 1.32; 95% CI [1.11, 1.52], p-value &lt; 0.001) and (MD = 0.81; 95% CI [0.50, 1.13], p-value &lt; 0.0001) were also improved. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure performance domain (MD = 1.30; 95% CI [1.04, 1.56], p-value &lt; 0.001), the WeeFunctional Independence Measure total score (MD = 6.67; 95% CI [6.36, 6.99], p-value &lt; 0.0001), and the Melbourne Assessment of Unilateral Upper Limb Function-2 score (p-value &lt; 0.001) improved as well. This new intervention is similarly beneficial as conventional therapy in improving other efficacy measures. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that VR-assisted exergaming may have some advantages over conventional rehabilitation in improving CP children\u2019s functioning and performance in daily life activities, upper and lower limb mobility, and cognition. VR-assisted exergaming seems to be as effective as conventional physiotherapy in the other studied function measures. With its potential efficacy, better feasibility, no reported side effects, and entertaining experience, VR-assisted exergaming may be a viable complementary approach to conventional physiotherapy in rehabilitating children with CP.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jcm12227091","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,11,14]],"date-time":"2023-11-14T11:04:32Z","timestamp":1699959872000},"page":"7091","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":49,"title":["Application of Virtual Reality-Assisted Exergaming on the Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"12","author":[{"given":"Muhammad Abubaker","family":"Tobaiqi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawara 42353, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Emad Ali","family":"Albadawi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawara 42353, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5065-9626","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Hammad Ali","family":"Fadlalmola","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing College, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawara 42353, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Muayad Saud","family":"Albadrani","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al-Munawara 42353, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2023,11,14]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"571","DOI":"10.1017\/S001216220500112X","article-title":"Proposed definition and classification of cerebral palsy, April 2005","volume":"47","author":"Bax","year":"2005","journal-title":"Dev. 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