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Acupuncture plus Rehabilitation for Unilateral Neglect after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yonghui Hou1,2, Ying Liu2, Minying Li1
1The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Summary
Acupuncture combined with rehabilitation significantly improves motor function and daily living abilities in stroke patients with unilateral neglect. Further high-quality trials are needed to confirm these findings.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Unilateral neglect is a common and disabling condition following stroke.
- Effective rehabilitation strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture combined with rehabilitation for treating unilateral neglect in stroke survivors.
- To synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on this combined therapy.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE, CNKI, VIP, CBM, Wan Fang) up to September 2019.
- RCTs comparing acupuncture plus rehabilitation versus rehabilitation alone or sham acupuncture were included.
- Data were extracted and analyzed using Review Manager 5.3.
Main Results:
- Nine RCTs involving 542 patients were analyzed.
- Acupuncture combined with rehabilitation significantly improved Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) scores and the ability of daily living.
- No significant differences were observed in the Catherine Bergego Scale (CBS) or Behavioural Inattention Test-conventional (BIT-C).
Conclusions:
- The combination of acupuncture and rehabilitation demonstrates superior effectiveness in enhancing motor function and daily living capabilities in stroke patients with unilateral neglect.
- Limitations in the quantity and quality of existing studies necessitate well-designed RCTs for robust validation.
