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Social cognitive function in stroke survivors: A scoping review
Ana Davlasheridze1, Lena Rafsten1,2, David Krabbe1,3
1Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Vita Stråket 12, Floor 4, University of Gothenburg, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden.
Cerebral Circulation - Cognition and Behavior
|October 13, 2025
Summary
Social cognition impairments are common after stroke, particularly in emotion recognition and theory of mind. However, research has not yet focused on targeted rehabilitation strategies for these deficits.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Social cognitive function is crucial for daily life and community reintegration after stroke.
- Impairments in social cognition are frequently observed in stroke survivors, impacting their quality of life.
- Current research has primarily focused on specific domains of social cognition, with less attention to others.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and summarize existing evidence on social cognitive function in stroke survivors.
- To identify the domains of social cognition assessed, the tools used for assessment, and the prevalence of impairments.
- To explore interventions targeting social cognition deficits in this population.
Main Methods:
- A methodological scoping review was conducted following updated guidelines.
- Extensive database searches were performed from January 1, 2000, to February 26, 2024.
- Two independent reviewers screened studies, with discrepancies resolved through discussion or senior input.
Main Results:
- 62 studies involving 3152 stroke survivors were included, predominantly hospital-based with case-control designs.
- Emotion recognition, theory of mind, and empathy were the most frequently studied domains.
- Prevalence of impairments varied widely, with no studies found to focus on interventions for social cognition deficits.
Conclusions:
- Research on social cognition post-stroke has concentrated on emotion recognition, theory of mind, and empathy.
- Social cognition impairments are prevalent in stroke survivors, yet rehabilitation strategies remain underdeveloped.
- There is a critical need for the development and investigation of targeted interventions for social cognition deficits after stroke.
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