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SynthesisBrain and behavior2023

Application of action observation therapy in stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review.

Chenping Zhang, Xiawen Li, Hongbiao Wang

Registry-linked trialOpen access · goldAbstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Brain and behavior, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07184892 (Effects of Different Modes of Action Observation Therapy on Swallowing Function After Stroke), which is not on this map. Cited by 15 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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15citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07184892 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Different Modes of Action Observation Therapy on Swallowing Function After Stroke: a Study Based on fNIRS

TypeinterventionalSponsorQilu Hospital of Shandong UniversityRan2025 to 2027Enrolled90ConditionsStrokeArmsDaily life actual swallowing movement observation therapy, Video swallowing action observation therapy, Traditional swallowing training
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

15 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Chenping ZhangDepartment of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, China.
Xiawen LiDepartment of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, China.
Hongbiao WangDepartment of Physical Education, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3026-5363
Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNumerous studies have described the positive effects of action observation therapy (AOT) on motor recovery among patients with stroke. However, there is no standardized procedure for when and how to intervene with AOT.

objectivesThus, we reviewed and analyzed previous studies to provide a guideline for the application of AOT in stroke rehabilitation.

methodWe searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE from inception to October 31 2022, using title and abstract search terms of "action observation" and "stroke" or "hemiplegia." Of 4108 potential articles, 29 articles (sample size = 429 in AOT groups; sample size = 423 in control groups) that met inclusion criteria were included in final analyses.

resultsThe results suggested starting adjuvant AOT > 23 days after stroke onset and conducting 30-40 min/session, 3-5 times/week for at least 4 weeks.

conclusionBased on our results, many factors will impact the effect of AOT on stroke rehabilitation, when to apply (timing) and how to apply (frequency, single, and total duration) should be fully considered when applying AOT as adjuvant therapy in stroke rehabilitation.

Indexed as

Stroke RehabilitationActivities of Daily LivingBehavior Observation TechniquesGaitHumansMovementPhotic Stimulationaction observation therapystroke rehabilitationsystematic review

Identifiers

PMID37480161
PMCPMC10454263
OpenAlexW4385064093

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