Mental practice for treating upper extremity deficits in individuals with hemiparesis after stroke
Abstract Background Stroke is caused by the interruption of blood flow to the brain (ischemic stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels within the brain (hemorrhagic stroke) and may lead to changes in perception, cognition, mood, speech, health‐related quality of life, and function, such as difficulty walking and using the arm. Activity limitations (decreased function) […]
Interventions for preventing depression after stroke
Abstract Background Depression is an important consequence of stroke that influences recovery yet often is not detected, or is inadequately treated. This is an update and expansion of a Cochrane Review first published in 2004 and previously updated in 2008. Objectives The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that pharmacological, psychological therapy, non‐invasive brain […]
Interventions for sexual dysfunction following stroke
Abstract Background Sexual dysfunction following stroke is common but often is poorly managed. As awareness of sexual dysfunction following stroke increases as an important issue, a clearer evidence base for interventions for sexual dysfunction is needed to optimise management. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce sexual dysfunction following stroke, and to assess […]
Organised inpatient (stroke unit) care for stroke: network meta‐analysis
Abstract Background Organised inpatient (stroke unit) care is provided by multi‐disciplinary teams that manage stroke patients. This can been provided in a ward dedicated to stroke patients (stroke ward), with a peripatetic stroke team (mobile stroke team), or within a generic disability service (mixed rehabilitation ward). Team members aim to provide co‐ordinated multi‐disciplinary care using […]
Physical fitness training for stroke patients
Abstract Background Levels of physical activity and physical fitness are low after stroke. Interventions to increase physical fitness could reduce mortality and reduce disability through increased function. Objectives The primary objectives of this updated review were to determine whether fitness training after stroke reduces death, death or dependence, and disability. The secondary objectives were to […]
Telerehabilitation services for stroke
Abstract Background Telerehabilitation offers an alternate way of delivering rehabilitation services. Information and communication technologies are used to facilitate communication between the healthcare professional and the patient in a remote location. The use of telerehabilitation is becoming more viable as the speed and sophistication of communication technologies improve. However, it is currently unclear how effective […]
Interventions for treating depression after stroke
Abstract Background Depression is an important morbidity associated with stroke that impacts on recovery yet often undetected or inadequately treated. This is an update and expansion of a Cochrane Review first published in 2004 and updated in 2008. Objectives Primary objective • To determine whether pharmacological therapy, non‐invasive brain stimulation, psychological therapy, or combinations of […]
Motor neuroprosthesis for promoting recovery of function after stroke
Abstract Background Motor neuroprosthesis (MN) involves electrical stimulation of neural structures by miniaturized devices to allow the performance of tasks in the natural environment in which people live (home and community context), as an orthosis. In this way, daily use of these devices could act as an environmental facilitator for increasing the activities and participation […]
Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation for impairment and disability in people after stroke
Abstract Background Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) is a non‐invasive treatment method that can penetrate to deeper structures with painless stimulation to improve motor function in people with physical impairment due to brain or nerve disorders. rPMS for people after stroke has proved to be a feasible approach to improving activities of daily living and […]
Cognitive rehabilitation for attention deficits following stroke
Abstract Background Many survivors of stroke report attentional impairments, such as diminished concentration and distractibility. However, the effectiveness of cognitive rehabilitation for improving these impairments is uncertain.This is an update of the Cochrane Review first published in 2000 and previously updated in 2013. Objectives To determine whether people receiving cognitive rehabilitation for attention problems 1. […]