Reported quality of randomized controlled trials in neglect rehabilitation

Paci, Matteo; Matulli, Giovanni; Baccini, Marco; Rinaldi, L.; Baldassi, Stefano

doi:10.1007/s10072-009-0198-4

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“…Discrepancies were resolved by discussion including the third reviewer if required. Trials which scored 6 or higher in the PEDro scale were considered to be of good quality, while those which scored less than 6 were considered to be of poor quality 5 | P a g e (15). Data were extracted from each study by one reviewer (HA).…”

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The effectiveness of structured exercise in the south Asian population with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review

Albalawi

Coulter

Ghouri

et al. 2017

The Physician and Sportsmedicine

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The impact of exercise interventions on south Asians with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), who have a higher T2DM incidence rate compared to other ethnic groups, is inconclusive. This study aimed to systematically review the effect of exercise interventions in south Asians with T2DM. Five electronic databases were searched up to April 2017 for controlled trials investigating the impact of exercise interventions on south Asian adults with T2DM. The PEDro scale was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Eighteen trials examining the effect of aerobic, resistance, balance or combined exercise programs met the eligibility criteria. All types of exercise were associated with improvements in glycemic control, blood pressure, waist circumference, blood lipids, muscle strength, functional mobility, quality of life or neuropathy progression. The majority of included studies were of poor methodological quality. Few studies compared different types or dose of exercise. In conclusion, this review supports the benefits of exercise for south Asians with T2DM, although it was not possible to identify the most effective exercise prescription. Further studies of good methodological quality are required to determine the most effective dosage and type of exercise to manage T2DM in this population.

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The effectiveness of structured exercise in the south Asian population with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review

Albalawi

Coulter

Ghouri

et al. 2017

The Physician and Sportsmedicine

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“…In a Cochrane review excluding all studies that were not considered properly randomized controlled trials, Bowen and Lincoln (2007) conclude that there is insufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of specific cognitive rehabilitation approaches for reducing disabilities due to neglect (see also Rohling et al, 2009; Paci et al, 2010). However, in two reviews of cognitive rehabilitation, Cicerone et al (2000, 2005) recommend visual scanning training as a practice standard for the treatment of neglect.…”

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Visual Scanning Training for Neglect after Stroke with and without a Computerized Lane Tracking Dual Task

Kessel¹,

Geurts²,

Brouwer³

et al. 2013

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Neglect patients typically fail to explore the contralesional half-space. During visual scanning training, these patients learn to consciously pay attention to contralesional target stimuli. It has been suggested that combining scanning training with methods addressing non-spatial attention might enhance training results. In the present study, a dual task training component was added to a visual scanning training (i.e., Training di Scanning Visuospaziale – TSVS; Pizzamiglio et al., 1990). Twenty-nine subacute right hemisphere stroke patients were semi-randomly assigned to an experimental (N = 14) or a control group (N = 15). Patients received 30 training sessions during 6 weeks. TSVS consisted of four standardized tasks (digit detection, reading/copying, copying drawings, and figure description). Moreover, a driving simulator task was integrated in the training procedure. Control patients practiced a single lane tracking task for 2 days a week during 6 weeks. The experimental group was administered the same training schedule, but in weeks 4–6 of the training, the TSVS digit detection task was combined with lane tracking on the same projection screen, so as to create a dual task (computerized visual reaction time task designed for training). Various neglect tests and driving simulator tasks were administered before and after training. No significant group and interaction effects were found that might reflect additional positive effects of dual task training. Significant improvements after training were observed in both groups taken together on most assessment tasks. Ameliorations were generally not correlated to post-onset time, but spontaneous recovery, test–retest variability, and learning effects could not be ruled out completely, since these were not controlled for. Future research might focus on increasing the amount of dual task training, the implementation of progressive difficulty levels in driving simulator tasks, and further exploration of relationships between dual task training and daily functioning.

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“…Fifteen randomized trials were identified, of which six presented a crossover design. All studies were classified as "good quality" by the PEDro scale (Foundation, 2017;Maher, 2000;Maher et al, 2003;Moseley et al, 2002;Paci et al, 2010;Zou et al, 2017). Due to heterogeneity in the use of antidepressants, the findings will be presented according to clusters of these clinical indications (Ehrnrooth et al, 2001;Etzel et al, 1991;Feinmann et al, 1984;Forssell et al, 2004;Maina et al, 2002;Moghadamnia et al, 2009;Mohamed et al, 1997;Movassaghian et al, 2011Movassaghian et al, , 2013Raigrodski, Christensen, et al 2001;Rizzatti-Barbosa et al, 2003;Sardella et al, 2008;Sharav et al, 1987;Tammiala-Salonen & Forssell, 1999).…”

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confidence: 99%