The effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation on cognitive function in post-stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is considered as a promising treatment option for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI).Some meta-analyses have indicated that TMS can be effective in treating cognitive decline in stroke patients, but the quality of the studies included and the methodologies employed were less than satisfactory. Thus, this meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TMS for treating post-stroke cognitive impairment.

Methods

We searched online databases like PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to retrieve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of TMS for the treatment of patients with PSCI. Two independent reviewers identified relevant literature, extracted purpose-specific data, and the Cochrane

SUBMITTER: Zhu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225150 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature