Effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for older adults after stroke: a systematic review
A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials of rehabilitation interventions in older adults after stroke.
- Rehabilitation
- Ageing
Abstract
A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials of rehabilitation interventions in older adults after stroke.
Background, significance and rationale
Stroke is a major cause of disability in older adults, and evidence on the relative effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions in this age group is scattered.
Main research question
In older adults after stroke, which rehabilitation interventions have the greatest effect on independence in daily activities?
Main objective
To compare the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions on the functional independence of older adults after stroke.
Population / participants
Adults aged 60 and over after stroke
Researchers
Dr Maryam Hosseini Corresponding author
Mr Reza Kazemi
Conflict of interest
The researchers declare no conflict of interest.
Data access
Anonymised data will be available to researchers on reasonable request after the results are published.