Contextual factors associated with walking performance after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the walking performance of patients with stroke and summarize the contextual factors associated with walking performance.

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched from the inception to September 4, 2024. Observational studies on the walking performance of people with stroke and their contextual factors were eligible for inclusion. The relationship between contextual factors and walking performance was evaluated using Fisher's z-value, which was then converted to correlation values (r).

Results

Thirty studies were included. Walking performance measures included step count, time, distance, and bouts; step count was most common, with pooled results showing a mean 4,296 steps/day after stroke. Guide

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504098 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature