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Optokinetic stimulation effects in the management of unilateral spatial neglect in patients with chronic stroke: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee University of Salamanca on February 2020 (registration number: 584). All patients in the study will be informed about the objective of the study and will give their written informed consent to participate in the study. The anonymised database will be available from the publication of the results for 10 years in the repository of the University of Salamanca GREDOS (https://gredos.usal.es/). The trial results will be shared with the scientific community at international conferences and by publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Trial registration number NCT04663646.
Source: BMJ Open - July 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Perez-Robledo, F., Sanchez Gonzalez, J. L., Bermejo-Gil, B. M., Llamas-Ramos, R., Martin-Nogueras, A. M. Tags: Open access, Neurology Source Type: research

Physio-psycho-social interaction mechanism in dyadic health of young and middle-aged stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers: a longitudinal observational study protocol
Introduction In recent years, stroke has become more common among young people. Stroke not only has a profound impact on patients’ health but also incurs stress and health threats to their caregivers, especially spousal caregivers. Moreover, the health of stroke survivors and their caregivers is interdependent. To our knowledge, no study has explored dyadic health of young and middle-aged stroke survivors and their spousal caregivers from physiological, psychological and social perspectives. Therefore, this proposed study aims to explore the mechanism of how physiological, psychological and social factors affect dyad...
Source: BMJ Open - April 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Xiang, D., Zhang, Z.-x., Ge, S., Wang, W. n., Lin, B.-l., Chen, S.-y., Guo, E.-f., Zhang, P.-b., Liu, Z.-w., Li, H., Mei, Y.-x. Tags: Open access, Nursing Source Type: research

Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: People who receive electromechanical-assisted gait training in combination with physiotherapy after stroke are more likely to achieve independent walking than people who receive gait training without these devices. We concluded that eight patients need to be treated to prevent one dependency in walking. Specifically, people in the first three months after stroke and those who are not able to walk seem to benefit most from this type of intervention. The role of the type of device is still not clear. Further research should consist of large definitive pragmatic phase 3 trials undertaken to address specific quest...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - October 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mehrholz J, Thomas S, Kugler J, Pohl M, Elsner B Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Robot-Assisted Therapy in Upper Extremity Hemiparesis: Overview of an Evidence-Based Approach
Conclusion Robotic therapy has matured and represents an embodiment of a paradigm shift in neurorehabilitation following a stroke: instead of focusing on compensation, it affords focus in ameliorating the impaired limb in line with concepts of neuroplasticity. This technology-based treatment provides intensity, interactivity, flexibility, and adaptiveness to patient's performance and needs. Furthermore, it increases the productivity of rehabilitation care. Of course, efficiency must be discussed within a local perspective. For example, following the cost containment shown in the VA ROBOTICS study (46), the UK Nati...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Treadmill training and body weight support for walking after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Overall, people after stroke who receive treadmill training, with or without body weight support, are not more likely to improve their ability to walk independently compared with people after stroke not receiving treadmill training, but walking speed and walking endurance may improve slightly in the short term. Specifically, people with stroke who are able to walk (but not people who are dependent in walking at start of treatment) appear to benefit most from this type of intervention with regard to walking speed and walking endurance. This review did not find, however, that improvements in walking speed and en...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - August 17, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mehrholz J, Thomas S, Elsner B Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: People who receive electromechanical-assisted gait training in combination with physiotherapy after stroke are more likely to achieve independent walking than people who receive gait training without these devices. We concluded that seven patients need to be treated to prevent one dependency in walking. Specifically, people in the first three months after stroke and those who are not able to walk seem to benefit most from this type of intervention. The role of the type of device is still not clear. Further research should consist of large definitive pragmatic phase III trials undertaken to address specific que...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - May 10, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mehrholz J, Thomas S, Werner C, Kugler J, Pohl M, Elsner B Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Treadmill training and body weight support for walking after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Overall, people after stroke who receive treadmill training with or without body weight support are not more likely to improve their ability to walk independently compared with people after stroke not receiving treadmill training, but walking speed and walking endurance may improve. Specifically, stroke patients who are able to walk (but not people who are not able to walk) appear to benefit most from this type of intervention. This review found that improvements in walking endurance in people able to walk may have persisting beneficial effects. Further research should specifically investigate the effects of d...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - January 23, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mehrholz J, Pohl M, Elsner B Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Electromechanical-assisted training for walking after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: People who receive electromechanical-assisted gait training in combination with physiotherapy after stroke are more likely to achieve independent walking than people who receive gait training without these devices. Specifically, people in the first three months after stroke and those who are not able to walk seem to benefit most from this type of intervention. The role of the type of device is still not clear. Further research should consist of a large definitive, pragmatic, phase III trial undertaken to address specific questions such as the following: What frequency or duration of electromechanical-assisted ...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - July 25, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mehrholz J, Elsner B, Werner C, Kugler J, Pohl M Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research