Efficacy of Motor Imagery in the Treatment of Poststroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poststroke dysphagia impairs patients' quality of life and survival. Motor imagery (MI) is increasingly used as a rehabilitation adjunct, but its efficacy requires validation. This study aims to evaluate MI's effectiveness in treating poststroke dysphagia.

Methods

An extensive literature search was conducted across eight English and Chinese electronic databases (from inception to April 2025) to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of MI combined with conventional therapy (experimental group) versus conventional therapy alone (control group) on poststroke dysphagia. The methodological rigor was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool. Data analysis of the outcome measures was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software, wit

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12405594 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature