OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Clinical Rehabilitation is 7. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Use of accelerometers in determining risk of falls in individuals post-stroke: A systematic review	69
Evaluating the effectiveness of a comprehensive education on low back pain treatment outcomes: A controlled clinical study	48
The effects of short bouts of ergometric exercise for severely burned children in intensive care: A randomized controlled trial	40
Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on exercise capacity in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomised controlled trial	40
Proportion of falls reported in persons with Parkinson's disease: A meta-analysis	39
The effect of giving verbal feedback during neck stabilisation exercise as an addition to physical therapy in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomised controlled trial	37
Retraction Notice	33
Predictors of return to work among postoperative patients with colorectal cancer	30
Determination of the minimal important difference for inspiratory muscle strength in people with severe and very severe COPD	29
Breathing-based leg exercises during hemodialysis improve quality of life: A randomized controlled trial	28
Transcranial direct current stimulation for upper extremity motor dysfunction in poststroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	27
Effectiveness of micro-lecture based cardiac rehabilitation education on health status in individuals with coronary artery disease: A randomized clinical trial	25
Attitudes of cardiac rehabilitation and stroke teams towards integration of stroke survivors into adapted cardiac rehabilitation: A focus group study	25
Response to Letter to the Editor: “Effect of a Transitional Tele-Rehabilitation Programme on Quality of Life of Adult Burn Survivors: A Randomised Controlled Trial”	24
Reliability, validity and usability of the K-force^® grip dynamometer to evaluate handgrip-strength in patients with intensive care unit-acquired weakness	24
Outcomes after inpatient rehabilitation for older adults with hip fractures: A cross-sectional study	23
Investigation of the implementation of a Communication Enhanced Environment model on an acute/slow stream rehabilitation and a rehabilitation ward: A before-and-after pilot study	22
Relaxation and related therapies for people with multiple sclerosis (MS): A systematic review	22
Effect of robot-assisted gait training on quality of life and depression in neurological impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis	21
Reliability and Optimal Cut-Off Points of the Test for Upper Limb Apraxia (TULIA) for Spanish-Speaking Post-Stroke Patients	20
Ultrasound-guided local corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	20
Optimal frequency of whole body vibration training for improving balance and physical performance in the older people with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial	20
Physical therapy for acute and sub-acute low back pain: A systematic review and expert consensus	19
The Delphi of ORACLE: An Expert Consensus Survey for the Development of the Observational Risk Assessment of Contractures (Longitudinal Evaluation)	19
Effect of physical exercise on fear of falling in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis	19

Effectiveness of acromioclavicular joint mobilization and physical therapy vs physical therapy alone in patients with frozen shoulder: A randomized clinical trial	19
Multimodal exercise programs may improve posttraumatic stress disorders symptoms and quality of life in adults with PTSD: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis	18
Effectiveness of self-management interventions during the peri-hospitalization period in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
Economic analysis of the ‘Take Charge’ intervention for people following stroke: Results from a randomised trial	18
Impact of surgical mask on performance and cardiorespiratory responses to submaximal exercise in COVID-19 patients near hospital discharge: A randomized crossover trial	17
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a therapy for post-stroke dysphagia: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis	17
A scoping review to identify process and outcome measures used in acceptance and commitment therapy research, with adults with acquired neurological conditions	17
Exercising with Parkinson's: The good, the bad and the need for support to keep exercising. A qualitative study	17
Effect of a transitional tele-rehabilitation programme on quality of life of adult burn survivors: A randomised controlled trial	17
Effects of mirror therapy on upper limb motor function of patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
Cross-Cultural adaptation and validation of the Exercise-Induced Leg Pain questionnaire for Spanish speaking patients	16
Motion tracking virtual reality technology in improving gait in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial	15
Development and validation of the Unmet Needs Questionnaire for young stroke survivors	15
Efficacy of aerobic training and resistance training combined with external diaphragm pacing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled study	15
Validity and reliability of linear encoder muscle power testing in persons with Parkinson's disease	15
The reliability, validity and clinical utility of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – ten-item version (CORE-10) in post-acute patients with stroke	15
Effects of kinesiotaping during early post-operative rehabilitation in individuals who underwent a total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials	14
A study of prisms and therapy in attention loss after stroke (SPATIAL): A feasibility randomised controlled trial	14
Clinical tools for evaluating the severity of overactive bladder: A systematic review of psychometric properties	14
Risk-of-bias rating is incorrect in systematic review by Van der Gucht and colleagues	14
Letter to the editor: In radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy, energy matters	14
Is telehealth an effective and feasible option for improving falls-related outcomes in community-dwelling adults with neurological conditions? A systematic review and meta-analysis	14
Evaluation of the predictive validity of the Hessisch Oldendorf Risk of Falling Scale (HOSS)	14
Sustainability of physical work capacity two years post outpatient cardiac rehabilitation	14
Introductory paragraph	13
Reply to letter from Dan Riddle	13
Comparing the effects of ankle integral and conventional physiotherapy on pain, range of motion, balance, disability, and treatment effectiveness in patients with chronic ankle instability: Randomized	13
Wrist Stabilising Exercise Versus Hand Orthotic Intervention for Persons with Hypermobility – A Randomised Clinical Trial	13
A Comparison of the Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) and Comprehensive High-level Activity Mobility Predictor (CHAMP) in People with a Leg Prosthesis	13
Disability and return to work after a multidisciplinary intervention for (sub)acute low back pain: A systematic review	12
Effects of laser therapy on chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	12
Patients’ and staffs’ experiences of clinical support after a lower limb reconstruction: An interview study	12
Minimum data and core outcomes for subacute rehabilitation: A scoping review	12
The “Mirror Effect Plus Protocol” for acute Bell's palsy: A randomized controlled trial with 1-year follow-up	12
Is there a relationship between ‘getting up and dressed’ and functional and physical outcomes in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients? A quasi-experimental study	12
A scoping review on motor imagery-based rehabilitation: Potential working mechanisms and clinical application for cognitive function and depression	12
The Oxford Visual Perception Screen: Development and normative data of a standardised assessment for visual perception difficulties	12
The relationship between extent of mobilisation within the first postoperative day and 30-day mortality after hip fracture surgery	12
Exercise therapy including the cervical extensor muscles in individuals with neck pain: A systematic review	11
Establishing reporting standards for participant characteristics in post-stroke aphasia research: An international e-Delphi exercise and consensus meeting	11
Impacts of tailored, rehabilitation nursing care on functional ability and quality of life in hospitalized elderly patients after rib fractures	11
Effects of exercise interventions on functioning and health-related quality of life following hospital discharge for recovery from critical illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized	11
What is the incidence of subsequent adjacent joint injury after patellofemoral pain?	11
Mechanical traction from different knee joint angles in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	11
Prolonged disorders of consciousness: A response to a “critical evaluation of the new UK guidelines.”	11
The association between ambiguity tolerance and psychological well-being among physical therapists engaged in geriatric rehabilitation: A multicentre collaborative cross-sectional study	10
Treatments for sleep disturbances in individuals with acquired brain injury: A systematic review	10
Post stroke intervention trial in fatigue (POSITIF): Randomised multicentre feasibility trial	10
Effects of a home-based pelvic floor muscle training with and without action and cue observation on urinary incontinence after prostatectomy: A randomized controlled trial	10
Effect of muscle strength training in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10

The German version of the Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale: Translation, cross-cultural adaption and evaluation of its psychometric properties	10
Effects of balance training on functionality, ankle instability, and dynamic balance outcomes in people with chronic ankle instability: Systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Early goal-directed mobilization in patients with acute type A aortic dissection: A randomized controlled trial	10
Vestibular dysfunction in people who fall: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors	9
Does shockwave therapy lead to better pain and function than sham over 12 weeks in people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? A randomised controlled trial	9
Group versus individual delivery of upper limb intervention for adults post-stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
How do stroke survivors and their caregivers manage post-stroke fatigue? A qualitative study	9
Corrective exercise-based therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Healthcare professionals’ perceived barriers and facilitators of implementing clinical practice guidelines for stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review	9
Acupuncture combined with pelvic floor rehabilitation training for postpartum stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta-analysis	9
Effect of Baduanjin exercise on executive function in older adults with cognitive frailty: A randomized controlled trial	9
Dual-task walking and automaticity after Stroke: Insights from a secondary analysis and imaging sub-study of a randomised controlled trial	9
Efficacy of rehabilitation interventions evaluated in common neurological conditions in improving participation outcomes: A systematic review	9
Effects of immersive and non-immersive virtual reality-based rehabilitation training on cognition, motor function, and daily functioning in patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A syste	9
The impact of sport on the physical, psychological and social wellbeing of people with chronic breathlessness: A mixed-methods systematic review	8
An economic evaluation of pre-discharge home assessment visits following hip fracture: Analysis from a randomised controlled trial	8
Letter to the editor concerning the article: “Efficacy of whole-body vibration on balance control, postural stability, and mobility after thermal burn injuries: A prospective randomized controlled tri	8
‘If he thought that I was going to go and hurt myself, he had another thing coming’: Treatment experiences of those with large to massive rotator cuff tears and the perspectives of healthcare practiti	8
The effectiveness of social prescribing in the management of long-term conditions in community-based adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis	8
The effect of stigma on social participation in community-dwelling Chinese patients with stroke sequelae: A cross-sectional study	8
The short- and long-term effects of lower limb endurance training on outpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease	8
Rehabilitation potential: A critical review of its meaning and validity	8
Graded motor imagery and its phases for individuals with phantom limb pain following amputation: A scoping review	8
Effects of proprioceptive training for people with stroke: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	8
A study of the accuracy of the Fitbit Zip in measuring steps both indoors and outdoors in a mixed rehabilitation population	8
Does Including Facebook Training Improve the Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training? A Randomized Controlled Trial	8
The perceptions of nurses and physicians in primary care of rehabilitation for frail older adults	8
Effectiveness of exercise intervention on physical and health outcomes in patients admitted to an acute medical ward: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Conservative treatment of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy with platelet-rich plasma: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Optokinetic stimulation in the rehabilitation of visually induced dizziness in people with vestibular disorders: A systematic review	7
Evaluation of an online motivational interviewing training program for rehabilitation professionals: A pilot study	7
A systematic review of the determinants of implementation of a locomotor training program using a powered exoskeleton for individuals with a spinal cord injury	7
Implementation of perioperative breathing exercises and its effect on postoperative pulmonary complications and long-term prognosis in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: A ra	7
Thank you Reviewers	7
The efficacy of exercise training for improving body composition in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	7
Shockwave therapy technique: Concerns around a recent publication	7
Retraction notice	7
Reliability and validity of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia in patients with traumatic hand–forearm injuries	7
Effects on sedentary behaviour of an approach to reduce sedentary behaviour in patients with minor ischaemic stroke: A randomised controlled trial	7
Efficacy of electrophysical agents in fibromyalgia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	7
Comparison of kinesio taping and cold therapy in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial	7
Characteristics of goal-setting tools in adult rehabilitation: A scoping review	7
Practical guidance on use of TEARS-Q to diagnose post-stroke emotionalism	7
Responsiveness and minimal clinically important difference of the five times sit-to-stand test in ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury: A six-month prospective cohort study	7
Capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency at 448 kHz plus exercising versus exercising alone for subacromial pain: A sham-controlled randomized clinical trial	7
A physical therapist–led clinical decision-making program reduced risk of adverse events after total knee arthroplasty over 3 years: A retrospective review	7
Effects of insoles adapted in flip-flop sandals in patients with persistent plantar heel pain: A sham-controlled randomised trial	7
The influence of seated exercises on balance, mobility, and cardiometabolic health outcomes in individuals living with a stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Applying models of care for total hip and knee arthroplasty: External validation of a published predictive model to identify extended stay risk prior to lower-limb arthroplasty	7