Effectiveness of interventions in increasing physical activity of inpatients after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: ObjectiveTo synthesise the evidence of the effectiveness of interventions to increase levels of physical activity or reduce levels of sedentary activity of inpatients after a new stroke.Data sourcesMedline, PsychINFO, AMED and CINAHL were search between inception and June 2025 for randomised controlled studies of in-hospital interventions for adults after stroke which measured physical activity.Review methodsInterventions were grouped by common components. For each intervention group, the outcomes of physical activity (primary outcome), physical functional ability, and quality of life were analysed with meta-analysis. Adverse events were synthesised narratively.ResultsTen studies (696 participants) were included in the review. General activity feedback (SMD = 0.52, 95% CI: -0.07 to 1.10; <

SUBMITTER: Hartley P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414109 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature