EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Cochrane Collaboration; Stroke Association UK
Cognitive Rehabilitation for Memory Deficits Following Stroke
Nair, R. D., & Lincoln, N. B.
(2007).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (3).
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
| Yes |
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
| Yes |
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
| Yes |
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
| Yes |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is a review of randomized controlled trials and crossover trials which compare memory treatment to no treatment or alternative treatment for patients with memory impairment following stroke.
Question(s) Addressed:
Do patients who have received cognitive rehabilitation for memory problems following a stroke show better functional outcomes than those given no treatment or a placebo control?
Do patients who have received cognitive rehabilitation have better outcomes in their memory functions, on objective, subjective, or observer-rated memory measures, than no treatment or a placebo control?
What are the immediate and long-term outcomes of memory rehabilitation?
Population: Patients who had memory deficits following stroke, as confirmed by neurological examination or CT scan.
Intervention/Assessment: Memory treatment strategies
Number of Studies Included: 2
Years Included: Through 2006
Findings:
Conclusions:
- Treatment
- Cognition
- General Findings - "There was no evidence to support or refute the effectiveness of memory rehabilitation on functional outcomes, and objective, subjective, and observer-rated memory measures" (p. 1). Further research is warranted.
Keywords: Stroke, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Memory
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Added to Compendium: December 2011