Effects of home-based neurostimulation on outcomes after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Home-based rehabilitation is a cost-effective means of making services available for patients. The aim of this study is to determine the evidence in the literature on the effects of home-based neurostimulation in patients with stroke.

Method

We searched PubMED, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and CENTRAL for randomized controlled trials on the subject matter using keywords such as stroke, electrical stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation. Information on participants' characteristics and mean scores on the outcomes of interest were extracted. Risks of bias and methodological quality of the included studies were assessed using Cochrane Risks of bias tool and PEDro scale respectively. The data was analyzed using both narrative and quantitative synthe

SUBMITTER: Abdullahi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470900 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature