Effects of robotic upper limb treatment after stroke on cognitive patterns: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic therapy (RT) has been internationally recognized for the motor rehabilitation of the upper limb. Although it seems that RT can stimulate and promote neuroplasticity, the effectiveness of robotics in restoring cognitive deficits has been considered only in a few recent studies.

Objective

To verify whether, in the current state of the literature, cognitive measures are used as inclusion or exclusion criteria and/or outcomes measures in robotic upper limb rehabilitation in stroke patients.

Methods

The systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Studies eligible were identified through PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science from inception to March 2021.

Results

Eighty-one studies were considered in this systematic review. Seventy-t

SUBMITTER: Bressi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9837692 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature