Advances in balance training to prevent falls in stroke patients: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To summarize the status and characteristics of the available evidence, research gaps, and future research priorities for preventing falls in stroke patients through balance training.

Methods

We used a scoping review framework. A systematic search of PUBMED, Embase, and Cochrane databases for main articles was conducted. Our study only included articles that on balance training and fall-related indicators in stroke patients. Two researchers independently screened the literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data of demographic, clinical characteristics, intervention, sample, and outcome indicators were extracted. The characteristics and limitations of the included literature were comprehensively analyzed.

Results

Of the 1,058 studies,

SUBMITTER: Chen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875131 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature