scholarly journals The effects of action observation training on improving upper limb motor functions in people with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. e0221166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingbing Zhang ◽  
Laidi Kan ◽  
Anqin Dong ◽  
Jiaqi Zhang ◽  
Zhongfei Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Motor Functions ◽  
Observation Training

scholarly journals Action observation training for rehabilitation in brain injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Buchignani ◽  
Elena Beani ◽  
Valerie Pomeroy ◽  
Oriana Iacono ◽  
Elisa Sicola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Brain Damage ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Body Function ◽  
Observation Training ◽  
Activity Domain

Abstract Background To systematically review and analyse the effects of Action Observation Training on adults and children with brain damage. Methods Seven electronic databases (Cochrane, EBSCO, Embase, Eric, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) were searched up to 16 September 2018 to select Randomized Controlled Trials focused on adults and children with brain damage that included AOT training on upper and/or lower limb carried out for at least 1 week. Identification of studies and data extraction was conducted with two reviewers working independently. Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine (March2009) – Levels of Evidence and Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale were used to grade studies. The data collected from the articles were analysed using software R, version 3.4.3. Hedge’s g values were calculated and effect size estimates were pooled across studies. Separate meta-analyses were carried out for each ICF domain (i.e. body function and activity) for upper and lower limb. Results Out of the 210 records identified after removing duplicates, 22 were selected for systematic review and 19 were included in the meta-analysis. Thirteen studies included in the meta-analysis focused on upper limb rehabilitation (4 in children and 9 in adults) and 6 on lower limb rehabilitation (only studies in adults). A total of 626 patients were included in the meta-analysis. An overall statistically significant effect size was found for upper limb body function (0.44, 95% CI: [0.24, 0.64], p < 0.001) and upper limb activity domain (0.47, 95% CI: [0.30, 0.64], p < 0.001). For lower limb, only the activity domain was analysed, revealing a statistically significant overall effect size (0.56, 95% CI: [0.28, 0.84], p < 0.001). Conclusions Action Observation Training (AOT) is an innovative rehabilitation tool for individuals with brain damage, which shows promising results in improving the activity domain for upper and lower limbs, and also the body function domain for the upper limb. However, the examined studies lack uniformity and further well-designed, larger controlled trials are necessary to determine the most suitable type of AOT particularly in children. Systematic review registration CRD42019119600.

Effectiveness of motor imagery and action observation training on musculoskeletal pain intensity: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 886-901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Suso‐Martí ◽  
Roy La Touche ◽  
Santiago Angulo‐Díaz‐Parreño ◽  
Ferran Cuenca‐Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Motor Imagery ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Observation Training

Effects of upper limb exercise programs on the arteriovenous fistula in patients on hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 112972982110011
Author(s):  
Francini Porcher Andrade ◽  
Heloíse Benvenutti ◽  
Kacylen Costa da Silva ◽  
Paula Maria Eidt Rovedder
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Blood Flow Rate ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Limb Exercise

Background: The arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a commonly used vascular access for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients; exercise interventions may boost its maturation and help in its maintenance. A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on the effects of upper limb exercise programs on the AVF was conducted. Methods: The primary outcomes were draining vein diameter (DVD) and draining vein blood flow rate (DVBFR), and secondary outcomes were handgrip strength (HGS) and brachial artery flow rate (BAFR). Quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). Results: Four studies met the inclusion criteria. When compared to usual care groups, the experimental groups did not improve DVD (mean difference [MD] 0.23, confidence interval [CI] −0.20–0.65). There were significant differences in DVBFR (mL/min) according to the fixed-effect model (MD 141.13, CI 36.84–245.42). HGS (kg) was significantly different between groups (MD 2.95, CI 0.55–5.35), but BAFR (mL/min) was not (MD 91.65, CI −94.72–278.01). Conclusions: Although exercise programs did not improve DVD and BAFR, they increased muscle strength and DVBFR. Therefore, experimental exercise programs should be emphasized for AVF maturation and maintenance. Research Registry number: reviewregistry924.

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