The effect of physical exercise and cognition-orientated interventions on post-stroke cognitive function: Protocol for an overview of reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strokes are becoming more common, and with improving survival rates, the prevalence of stroke survivors has increased. Almost half of chronic stroke survivors are cognitively impaired, and healthcare services are struggling to manage these patients, leaving some feeling "abandoned". Several systematic reviews have investigated the effect of physical exercise and cognition-orientated interventions on post-stroke cognitive impairment, and have produced conflicting findings, making it difficult for clinicians and guideline producers to make evidence-based decisions. This overview of reviews aims to provide a comprehensive overview of systematic reviews investigating the effect of physical exercise and cognition-orientated interventions on post-stroke cognitive function, ass

SUBMITTER: Smith J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11778714 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature