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Non-pharmaceutical therapy for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: Protocol for a systematic and network
Qiang Gao1, Huaili Nie2, Chunyan Zhu1
1Taian City Central Hospital.
Medicine
|June 6, 2020
Summary
This systematic review evaluates non-pharmaceutical therapies for shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) in stroke survivors. It aims to clarify the effectiveness and safety of these common treatments to guide clinical decisions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a frequent complication following stroke.
- SHS significantly impacts patients, families, and healthcare systems globally.
- Non-pharmaceutical therapies are common for post-stroke SHS, but their efficacy requires clarification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically assess the effect and safety of non-pharmaceutical therapeutic strategies for post-stroke SHS.
- To provide reliable evidence for selecting optimal treatments for post-stroke SHS.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search of English and Chinese databases.
- Inclusion of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating non-pharmaceutical interventions for post-stroke SHS.
- Network meta-analysis using a random effects model to compare treatment strategies.
- Risk of bias assessment using the Cochrane tool and confidence in evidence graded by GRADE.
Main Results:
- This review will analyze the effectiveness and safety of various non-pharmaceutical therapies for post-stroke SHS.
- Results will identify potentially superior treatment strategies based on available RCT data.
Conclusions:
- The study will offer evidence-based guidance on non-pharmaceutical treatments for post-stroke SHS.
- Findings will aid clinicians in making informed therapeutic choices for stroke survivors with SHS.
