Effectiveness of coma arousal therapy on patients with disorders of consciousness - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Disorders of consciousness (DOC) incorporate stages of awareness and arousal. Through coma arousal therapy sensory deprivation experienced by patients with DOC can be mitigated. Nevertheless, consensus concerning its effectiveness on these patients is still fractional.

Purpose

This review aims to investigate the effectiveness of coma arousal therapies on patients with DOC.

Methods

A meta-analysis was performed by searching electronic databases using search terms, the studies investigating the effect of coma arousal therapy in patients with DOC using the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised and Glasgow Coma Scale as outcome measures were included. The risk of bias was assessed, using Cochrane and Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. Further, analysis was

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259325 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature