The effects of rhythmic auditory stimulation on functional ambulation after stroke: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies have reported the effect of rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on functional ambulation in stroke patients, yet no systematic overview has yet been published. This study aims to synthesize the available evidence describing changes in stroke patients after RAS intervention for functional ambulation and the use of walking assistive devices, and to find out if the effect of RAS and music-based RAS differs depending on the lesioned area.

Methods

The PubMed, PEDro, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Scopus and CINAHL electronic databases were searched for reports evaluating the effect of RAS on walking in stroke patients, applying the PICOS criteria for the inclusion of studies.

Results

Twenty one articles were inclu

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Hoelling S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10799424 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature