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Tamise Aguiar Caires1, Ana Caroline Magrine Bruno2, Luciane Fernanda Rodrigues Martinho Fernandes3
1Master's in Physical Therapy, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|May 16, 2021
Summary
This systematic review examined choice reaction time (CRT) in stroke survivors. Interventions like bilateral training with functional tasks may reduce CRT, but more research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Human Movement Science
Background:
- Stroke survivors often experience delayed choice reaction time (CRT).
- Reducing this delay is crucial for functional recovery after stroke.
- Understanding CRT test characteristics and effective interventions is important.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify characteristics of the choice reaction time (CRT) test.
- To determine interventions that effectively decrease CRT in post-stroke individuals.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted in March 2019.
- Searches were performed across multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, etc.).
- Included studies were in English, focused on post-stroke patients, and reported CRT results.
Main Results:
- Six studies were included in the review.
- The included studies exhibited diverse objectives, methodologies, and participant characteristics.
- Task complexity for CRT evaluation varied from simple to complex.
Conclusions:
- Investigating CRT with functional tasks and sensory stimuli (auditory/visual) in stroke patients is recommended.
- Bilateral training incorporating functional tasks and structured practice blocks is suggested for CRT improvement.
- Further research is necessary to definitively establish the effects of interventions on CRT in stroke survivors.
