Rehabilitation after stroke: summary of NICE guidance.

Extrinsic feedback for motor learning after stroke: what is the evidence?

PURPOSE There is little guidance on using extrinsic feedback to enhance motor learning after stroke. This narrative review synthesises research findings and identifies questions remaining to be answered. METHOD A summary is given relating to the use of extrinsic feedback in healthy subjects. Then, research concerning content of feedback, feedback scheduling, and attentional focus is discussed...

Rehabilitation of patients with stroke: summary of SIGN guidance.

Secondary prevention for patients after a myocardial infarction: summary of updated NICE guidance.

This is one of a series of BMJ summaries of new guidelines based on the best available evidence; they highlight important recommendations for clinical practice, especially where uncertainty or controversy exists. Further information about the guidance, a list of members of the guideline development group, and the supporting evidence statements are in the full version on bmj.com. Acute managemen...

The Consistency and Construct Validity of Wolf Motor Function Test With Functional Variables and SF-36 Questionnaire in Iranian Stroke Patients

Background: One of the most important indicators for assessing the validity of a scale is the determination of the construct validity of that scale. Since no standard gold test exists to measure the upper limb function in patients with stroke, the study of the construct validity of the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) is of particular importance. Objectives: To evaluate the construct validity o...

The effect of home-based stroke rehabilitation on quality of life of stroke survivors and their family caregiver's strain

Background: Rehabilitation is a main part of stroke treatment. Stroke causes reduced quality of life (QOL) among stroke survivors and significant strain on Caregivers.However, family role on the rehabilitation team andprogram should present on family-based. Aim: The effect of home-based stroke rehabilitation on quality of life of stroke survivors and their family caregiver strain. Method: This ...