The mirror mechanism in schizophrenia: A systematic review and qualitative meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mirror neuron system (MNS) consists of visuomotor neurons that are responsible for the mirror neuron activity (MNA), meaning that each time an individual observes another individual performing an action, these neurons encode that action, and are activated in the observer's cortical motor system. Previous studies report its malfunction in autism, opening doors to investigate the underlying pathophysiology of the disorder in a more elaborate way and coming up with new rehabilitation methods. The study of MNA function in schizophrenia patients has not been as frequent and conclusive as in autism. In this research, we aimed to evaluate the functional integrity of MNA and the microstructural integrity of MNS in schizophrenia patients.

Methods

We included case-control s

SUBMITTER: Valizadeh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9532849 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature