Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Liam P. Kelly, Augustine J. Devasahayam, Arthur R. Chaves, Marie E. Curtis, Edward W. Randell, Jason McCarthy, Fabien A. Basset, Michelle Ploughman
Summary: Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise training is crucial for stroke recovery and reducing cardiometabolic risk factors. This study compared the effects of task-oriented circuit training (IFT) to constant-load ergometer-type exercise (CET) on cardiovascular fitness and metabolic profiles in chronic stroke survivors. Despite similar workload sustainability, CET showed greater improvements in maximal oxygen uptake compared to IFT, indicating the need for further research on the dose-response effects of task-oriented circuit training protocols in stroke recovery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Olivier Uwishema, Christin Berjaoui, Ines F. Silva Correia, Heeba Anis, Ece Karabulut, Dina Essayli, Melissa Mhanna, Adekunbi Oluyemisi
Summary: Medical care for acute ischemic stroke in Africa is suboptimal, with inadequate resources, public awareness, and delayed treatment. We urge African leaders and private entities to invest in stroke care, improve infrastructure, and enhance international and national collaboration for improved treatment affordability.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Chang Yoon Baek, Woo Nam Chang, Beom Yeol Park, Kyoung Bo Lee, Kyoung Yee Kang, Myung Ryul Choi
Summary: The study found that dual-task gait treadmill training significantly improved gait ability in people with chronic stroke in dual-task training and dual-task interference, making it more effective compared to single-task training.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Minxing Gao, Lingyuan Xu, Xin Wang, Xiaoqiu Yang, Ying Wang, Heying Wang, Jinan Song, Fenghua Zhou
Summary: Oropharyngeal muscle strength training can improve swallowing safety and performance in poststroke patients, as evidenced by reduced Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) scores, increased Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) scores, and greater vertical displacement of the hyoid bone compared to conventional dysphagia therapy.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Paulette van Vliet, Leeanne Mary Carey, Ailie Turton, Gert Kwakkel, Kerrin Palazzi, Christopher Oldmeadow, Andrew Searles, Heidi Lavis, Sandy Middleton, Margaret Galloway, Bleydy Dimech-Betancourt, Sophie O'Keefe, Meredith Tavener
Summary: This article presents a study on improving upper limb function after stroke. It found that task-specific training is more effective than usual care. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of task-specific training on upper limb function, amount of upper limb use, and health-related quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Paloma E. Fava-Felix, Silvia R. C. Bonome-Vanzelli, Fabiana S. Ribeiro, Flavia H. Santos
Summary: This review investigates the cognitive, functional, and behavioral effects of computerized rehabilitation in stroke patients and considers cognitive reserve proxies. The findings suggest that combining computerized cognitive training with education as a cognitive reserve proxy can improve cognitive abilities in patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Tahreem Zaman, Tehreem Mukhtar, Muhammad Waseem Zaman, Mummad Nadeem Shahid, Sajida Bibi, Amal Fatima
Summary: This study demonstrates that task-oriented training has a significant effect on improving the dexterous hand movements of Hemiplegic post-stroke patients compared to conventional therapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Timothy J. Wolf, Meghan Doherty, Anna Boone, Jorge Rios, Helene Polatajko, Carolyn Baum, Sara McEwen
Summary: The study compared task-specific training (TST) with Cognitive Oriented Strategy Training Augmented Rehabilitation (COSTAR) for chronic stroke survivors, finding improvements in both groups on most outcomes but no significant advantage of COSTAR over TST.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sophie Wood, Jessica Faye Johansson, Faye Wray, Anne Forster
Summary: This scoping review examines the role of healthcare assistants on stroke units, barriers to their role fulfilment, and the potential impact of stroke-specific training on rehabilitative practice. Sixteen full articles were included in this review out of 533 articles. Healthcare assistants were seen as directly caring for patients, contributing to rehabilitation, but often undervalued. Barriers to their role fulfilment included lack of time, training, and staffing shortages. Training was perceived to improve communication, confidence, and knowledge, but its clinical benefits for patients remain unclear. Future research should define the role of healthcare assistants and explore the potential benefits of stroke-specific training for patients.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Jianghong Fu, Shugeng Chen, Xiaokang Shu, Yifang Lin, Zewu Jiang, Dongshuai Wei, Jiajia Gao, Jie Jia
Summary: This study proposed a functional-oriented, portable BCI equipment for hand motor recovery after stroke. The BCI group showed significantly better progress in rehabilitation outcomes compared to the control group. The results suggest that BCI training can effectively promote hand recovery after a stroke, making it a promising approach for clinical practice.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Nooralisa Mohd Tuah, Daphne Lianeta Goh, Syed Nasirin, Fatimah Ahmedy, Mohammad Hossin
Summary: Data mining is widely used in healthcare to provide treatment recommendations based on collective predictions. It has also been applied in rehabilitation to predict suitable recovery paths. Gamification is used to motivate patients in rehabilitation training. However, there is a lack of understanding on how to effectively offer customized rehabilitation training for stroke patients using gamification and data mining approaches.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Maira Hussain, Arooj Fatima, Ashfaq Ahmad, Syed Amir Gilani
Summary: This systematic review examined the effects of task-oriented rehabilitation on upper extremity function in stroke patients and found scientific evidence supporting its beneficial effects. Among the evaluated studies, all of them showed significant results in improving upper extremity function through task-oriented training rehabilitation in stroke patients.
JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Jorge Motta Anjos, Mansueto Gomes Neto, Franciele Silva dos Santos, Katna de Oliveira Almeida, Edimar Alcides Bocchi, Yasmin de Souza Lima Bitar, Andre Rodrigues Duraes
Summary: High-intensity interval training has positive effects on the functioning and health-related quality of life of post-stroke patients. It improves cardiorespiratory fitness, balance, and gait speed, leading to better physical function in these patients.
CLINICAL REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Jianmiao Wang, Yuping Zhang, Yuanyuan Chen, Mei Li, Jingfen Jin
Summary: The feasibility and effectiveness of a nurse-led motor function rehabilitation program for patients with acute ischemic stroke were evaluated. The experimental group showed significantly higher postintervention Motor Assessment Scale and modified Barthel Index scores than the control group. The nurse-led rehabilitation program was feasible and effective in improving motor function for patients with acute ischemic stroke.
JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Panagiota Lafiatoglou, Caroline Ellis-Hill, Mary Gouva, Avraam Ploumis, Stefanos Mantzoukas
Summary: This systematic literature review examined how older individuals with acquired brain injury experience their well-being and care during physical rehabilitation. The review identified themes related to rehabilitation processes, identity concerns, institutional factors, and participation in creative activities. Deficiencies in care and health disparities can impact decision-making and goal-setting potentials of older individuals, highlighting the importance of humanizing care and creating a stimulating social environment for their adjustment to new realities.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)