Effect of Mobile Application Types on Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review
Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation
Szeto, S. G., Wan, H., et al. (2023).
Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation, 20(1), 12.
This systematic review investigates the effect of mobile stroke rehabilitation applications (e.g., phone, tablet, or computer applications) on stroke impairments and functional outcomes in adults, 18 years and older, with neurological deficits secondary to stroke. This summary highlights conclusions for aphasia outcomes within the scope of speech-language pathology.
University of Toronto (Canada)
From database inception to May 31, 2020
Randomized control trials, quasi-experimental clinical trials, or qualitative studies. Excludes reviews, protocols, abstracts, case reports/series, or descriptions of mobile apps.
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<div>Six studies investigating the use of mobile applications targeting aphasia rehabilitation reported improvements in aphasia scores in adults with aphasia secondary to stroke. One study investigating the effects of a spatial awareness game on chronic (>1 year) expressive aphasia found no effect. The authors note a lack of randomized controlled trials on aphasia rehabilitation apps and the need for additional research with larger sample sizes, increased study duration, clustered patient populations (e.g., similar stroke acuity), and participant perspectives.</div>
