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Stroke Rehabilitation Evidence-Based Review: methodology.
Norine C Foley1, Robert W Teasell, Sanjit K Bhogal
1St. Joseph's Health Care London, Parkwood Site, London, Ontario, Canada.
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation
|September 13, 2003
Summary
This review details methods for evaluating stroke rehabilitation therapies. It outlines literature search, data abstraction, and quality assessment for randomized controlled trials to determine evidence levels.
Area of Science:
- Neurorehabilitation
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- Stroke rehabilitation encompasses diverse therapeutic interventions and medications.
- An up-to-date review is crucial for guiding clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the methodology for an evidence-based review of stroke rehabilitation therapies.
- To detail the literature search, data abstraction, and quality appraisal processes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search strategy for stroke rehabilitation therapies.
- Data abstraction process for relevant studies.
- Methodological quality assessment of randomized controlled trials using a defined scale.
- Evidence level determination based on a structured system.
Main Results:
- The review established a rigorous framework for evaluating stroke rehabilitation interventions.
- The methodology ensures comprehensive assessment of available evidence.
Conclusions:
- The described methods provide a foundation for synthesizing evidence in stroke rehabilitation.
- This systematic approach supports informed decision-making in clinical practice and future research.