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Motor Imagery Brain-Computer Interface in Rehabilitation of Upper Limb Motor Dysfunction After Stroke
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Motivation in motor training interventions after stroke-a systematic review.

M Schrader1,2, M Wiest1, A Sterr1

  • 1Research Department, Fürst Donnersmarck Foundation of Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
|June 15, 2026
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Motor interventions after stroke show weak evidence for improving motivation. Exergames and animal-assisted therapy show promise, but more research is needed on motivation

Area of Science:

  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Motor Recovery
  • Psychology of Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Motivation is crucial for successful rehabilitation after stroke.
  • Therapeutic interventions targeting motor improvement should also consider motivational effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review therapy interventions for motor improvement post-stroke that have also assessed motivational effects.
  • To identify which interventions show potential for enhancing both motor performance and patient motivation.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted in August 2025 across CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, and PEDro.
  • Included were randomized controlled trials reporting outcomes for both motor performance and motivation, adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
  • Seventeen trials with 521 stroke survivors were included, with a high risk of bias noted due to blinding limitations.
Keywords:
motivationmotor performanceneurorehabilitationstrokesystematic review

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Main Results:

  • Motivation was infrequently measured across the included studies.
  • Exergaming was the most studied intervention, alongside animal-assisted therapy, smart technology, and boxing.
  • Four exergame trials and one animal-assisted therapy trial reported positive effects on both motivation and motor performance.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence linking motor interventions post-stroke to motivation is currently limited.
  • Exergames demonstrate potential for motivating stroke patients and improving motor function, though mechanisms require further investigation.
  • Social interaction, as seen in animal-assisted therapy, is another promising area for enhancing rehabilitation outcomes.