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Exergames for rehabilitation in stroke survivors: Umbrella review of meta-analyses

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dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Carla Sílvia
dc.contributor.authorMagalhães, Bruno
dc.contributor.authorGonçalves, Filipe
dc.contributor.authorLima, Andreia
dc.contributor.authorSilva, Mafalda
dc.contributor.authorMoreira, Maria Teresa
dc.contributor.authorSantos, Célia
dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Salomé
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-14T12:24:32Z
dc.date.available2025-02-14T12:24:32Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractBackground: It is essential to explore alternative methods to motivate stroke survivors throughout their lengthy rehabilitation journey. Exergames have emerged as promising tools for rehabilitating this demographic. Objective: We aimed to synthesize the combined evidence from meta-analyses that assessed the effects of exergames in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors. Methods: The umbrella review was conducted utilizing several databases, including MEDLINE® (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online), CINAHL® (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), the Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, SPORTDiscus®, and Scopus®. It included studies published until December 2023 without any restrictions based on publication date. Results: The analysis included 11 meta-analyses involving approximately 9,615 patients, reflecting a growing adoption of exergames in post-stroke rehabilitation since 2015, focusing on using Nintendo Wii. The analyzed studies varied widely in intervention duration (from 1 to 16 weeks) and were applied across different phases of post-stroke rehabilitation, from the acute to the chronic phase. Significant improvements were observed in balance and upper limb functionality, although there was notable methodological heterogeneity and variability in the results. Conclusions: This study highlights the value of exergames in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors and recommends future research that adopts rigorous methodological designs with clearly specified intervention stages. It underscores the importance of additional qualitative studies to explore the perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals regarding exergames, aiming to refine rehabilitation strategies and enhance the clinical benefits achieved.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationFernandes, C. S., Magalhães, B., Gonçalves, F., Lima, A., Silva, M., Moreira, M. T., Santos, C., & Ferreira, S. (2025). Exergames for rehabilitation in stroke survivors: Umbrella review of meta-analyses. Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association, 34(1), 108161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108161pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2024.108161pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1052-3057
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/54427
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherNational Stroke Associationpt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1052305724006049?via%3Dihubpt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectExergamept_PT
dc.subjectStroke rehabilitationpt_PT
dc.subjectStrokept_PT
dc.subjectRehabilitationpt_PT
dc.titleExergames for rehabilitation in stroke survivors: Umbrella review of meta-analysespt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.startPage108161pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleJournal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseasespt_PT
oaire.citation.volume34pt_PT
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person.familyNamede Brito Santos
person.givenNameCarla Sílvia
person.givenNameCélia Samarina Vilaça
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