Acupuncture for poststroke coma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite being widely applied in clinical practice, the wake-promoting effect of acupuncture in poststroke coma patients remains controversial.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of poststroke coma.

Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for treating poststroke coma were identified in PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CNKI, WanFang and VIP up to 25 November 2023.

Effects of vagus nerve stimulation on cognitive function in patients with epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Previous studies showed that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can improve cognitive function in patients with epilepsy, but there is still great controversy about the effect of VNS on cognitive function in patients with epilepsy.

Objective: To investigate the effect of VNS on the cognitive function of epilepsy patients.

Methods: Clinical trials published in PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and Embase before September 20, 2022, were comprehensively searched.

Effects of whole-body vibration training on physical function, activities of daily living, and quality of life in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of whole-body vibration training (WBVT) in patients with stroke, specifically focusing on its effects on physical function, activities of daily living (ADL), and quality of life (QOL). Additionally, potential moderators influencing WBVT outcomes were explored. We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library from inception to September 2022.

Effects of vibration therapy for post-stroke spasticity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: The efficacy of vibration therapy (VT) in people with post-stroke spasticity (PSS) remains uncertain. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of VT in PSS.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and Web of Science were searched from inception to October 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of VT in people with PSS.

Impact of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with motor-cognitive intervention on post-stroke cognitive impairment.

Objective: In this study, it was explored whether the efficacy on applying transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with motor-cognitive intervention for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) was greater than that on applying each method alone.

Methods: A total of 90 patients with PSCI admitted to Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, China, from April 2021 to June 2022 were randomly divided into a tDCS group (n = 30), a motor-cognitive intervention group (n = 30), and a combination group (n = 30). All three groups received conventional rehabilitation therapy.

Voice-Related Outcomes in Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients with Vocal Tremor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: The effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in treating vocal tremors is currently a subject of debate. To assess the efficacy of DBS therapy in adults with vocal tremors (VT), we analyzed its impact on voice tremor severity, voice-related quality of life, fundamental frequency, voice intensity, and emotional state.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to investigate the impact of DBS therapy on voice tremor severity, voice-related quality of life, fundamental frequency, voice intensity, and emotional state in adults with vocal tremors (PROSPERO/CRD42023420272).

Ego-Resiliency and Perceived Social Support in Late Childhood: A Latent Growth Modeling Approach.

This study explored the change trajectory of schoolchildren's ego-resiliency and perceived social support and investigated the effect of perceived social support on ego-resiliency across four time points. A sample of 437 children aged 8-13 years ( = 10.99, = 0.

Effects of Socioeconomic Status, Parent-Child Relationship, and Learning Motivation on Reading Ability.

Against the background of Chinese culture, we investigated the relationship between family socioeconomic status (SES) and children's reading ability. Participants included 2294 middle-school students in grade 8. SES was measured by parents' education level, parents' occupational prestige, and family property, and children's reading ability was estimated with item response theory.

Influence of Leaders' Psychological Capital on Their Followers: Multilevel Mediation Effect of Organizational Identification.

We investigated the relationships between leaders' and their followers' psychological capital and organizational identification in a Chinese community. Participants included 423 followers on 34 work teams, each with its respective team leader. Hierarchical linear models (HLM) were used in the analyses to delineate the relationships among participants' demographic background (gender, age, marital status, and educational level), human capital, and tenure.