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SynthesisNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2021

Constraint-induced movement therapy protocols using the number of repetitions of task practice: a systematic review of feasibility and effects.

Auwal Abdullahi, Sevim Acaroz Candan, Melda Soysal Tomruk, Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakasai, Steven Truijen, Wim Saeys

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Synthesis in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Auwal AbdullahiNeurological Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Physiotherapy, Bayero University Kano, PMB 3011, Gwarzo road, Kano, Nigeria. aabdullahi.pth@buk.edu.ng.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9214-3313
Sevim Acaroz CandanDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ordu University, 52100, Ordu, Turkey.
Melda Soysal TomrukDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mehmet Akif University, Burdur, Turkey.
Abdulsalam Mohammed YakasaiMedical Rehabilitation Therapists (Reg.) Board of Nigeria, Kano Zonal Office, Kano, Nigeria.
Steven TruijenDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, D.R.312, Wilrijk, 2610, Belgium.
Wim SaeysDepartment of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, D.R.312, Wilrijk, 2610, Belgium.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHigh repetitions of task practice is required for the recovery of the motor function during constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT). This can be achieved into ways: when the task practice is measured in hours of practice or when the number of repetitions is counted. However, it has been argued that using hours of task practice as a measure of practice does not provide a clear instruction on the dose of practice.

aimThe aim of this study is to determine the feasibility and effects of the CIMT protocol that uses the number of repetitions of task practice. MATERIALS/

methodThe study was a systematic review registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020142140). Five databases, PubMED, CENTRAL, PEDro, OTSeeker and Web of Science, were searched. Studies of any designs in adults with stroke were included if they used the number of repetitions of task practice as a measure of dose. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using Modified McMaster critical review form. The results were analysed using qualitative synthesis.

resultsEight studies (n = 205) were included in the study. The number of task repetitions in the studies ranges between 45 and 1280 per day. The results showed that CIMT protocol using the number of repetitions of task practice was feasible and improved outcomes such as motor function, quality of life, functional mobility and spasticity.

conclusionThe number of repetitions of task practice as a measure of CIMT dose can be used in place of the existing protocol that uses the number of hours of task practice.

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StrokeStroke RehabilitationAdultExercise TherapyFeasibility StudiesHumansPhysical Therapy ModalitiesQuality of LifeRecovery of FunctionActivities of daily livingConstraint-induced movement therapyDisabilityMobilityMotor functionQuality of life

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PMID33884528

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