Research gaps in stroke rehabilitation

Top Stroke Rehabil. 2003 Spring;10(1):59-70. doi: 10.1310/G8PK-R5EF-BMAY-KT5T.

Abstract

The Stroke Rehabilitation Evidence-Based Review was designed to be a comprehensive review of the stroke rehabilitation literature. Despite a wealth of research, which included 272 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), many research questions remained unanswered. In the absence of strong evidence (at least two RCTs confirming the efficacy of a treatment), a research gap was identified. These gaps, in areas of research rehabilitation research considered to be of clinical significance, are presented in this article as unanswered research questions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Humans
  • Research Design*
  • Stroke Rehabilitation*