Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation for patients with disorders of consciousness: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) could potentially facilitate consciousness improvement in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC). The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic efficacy of tDCS on consciousness recovery for patients with DOC.

Methods

Eight databases were systematically searched from their inception to June 2022. Quality of included studies were assessed using PEDro score and Cochrane's risk of bias assessment. All statistical analyses were performed using RevMan software. Seventeen studies with 618 patients were identified eligible for this study, and fifteen studies with sufficient data were pooled in the meta-analysis.

Results

The results of meta-analysis showed a significant effect on increasing GCS sco

SUBMITTER: Ma H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9899861 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature