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A systematic review on using intervention mapping to guide behavioral interventions for improving stroke patient
Jinxian Yang1,2, Jianing Liu1, Xiaoxia Zeng3
1Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China.
Frontiers in Medicine
|July 14, 2026
Summary
Intervention Mapping (IM) offers a structured approach for developing stroke rehabilitation interventions. This review found IM applications varied but showed promise for feasibility and patient engagement, though long-term outcomes require further study.
Area of Science:
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Behavioral Interventions
- Intervention Science
Background:
- Functional recovery post-stroke relies on evidence-based behavioral interventions.
- Intervention Mapping (IM) is a structured framework for intervention development with proven success in health domains.
- This review examines IM's application in developing behavioral interventions for stroke survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize the application of the IM framework in developing behavioral interventions for stroke survivors.
- To describe the core characteristics of IM-guided stroke behavioral interventions.
- To evaluate the methodological reporting quality of IM application in stroke rehabilitation.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search across major databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, CINAHL) up to March 20, 2026.
- Inclusion of studies using IM for behavioral intervention development in stroke survivors, regardless of study design.
- Synthesis and analysis of intervention design, implementation, methodological quality, and outcome evaluations.
Main Results:
- Nine studies were included, with moderate to strong methodological quality.
- Identified three patterns of IM application: full (4/9), partial (Steps 1-4, 4/9), and integrated with co-design (2/9).
- Interventions were theory-based, multi-level, multi-component, and contextually tailored, showing high feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary positive effects on knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavioral intentions, but lacking long-term clinical outcome data.
Conclusions:
- Intervention Mapping provides a structured framework for systematic development and implementation of behavioral interventions in stroke rehabilitation.
- IM enhances theoretical grounding, contextual adaptability, and implementation rigor.
- Future research should focus on rigorous reporting, deeper IM integration, and large-scale efficacy trials for clinical translation.