Action Observation Combined With Motor Imagery Training to Improve Motor Function in People With Stroke: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Action observation combined with motor imagery (AO+MI) training is considered a potentially effective approach for improving motor function in patients after stroke. Therefore, it is important to review and analyze the existing research evidence of its effectiveness.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of AO+MI training on the limb motor function of patients with stroke.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, Proquest, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, ClinicalTrials.gov, and ChiCTR. The last search was performed in June 2025. Three reviewers independently screened the articles, and 2 reviewers extracted data. Quality assessments of randomized controlled trials were done using the Co

SUBMITTER: Sun P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558425 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature