OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Clinical Rehabilitation is 6. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
The Planning Strategies for Driving on a Map test (COMAP): Initial validation in stroke patients	73
Retraction Notice	61
The reliability, validity and clinical utility of the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation – ten-item version (CORE-10) in post-acute patients with stroke	60
The effect of cognitive retraining after stroke on everyday living: A systematic review and meta-analysis	51
A pilot randomised controlled trial of an online self-management programme for people with persistent pain post-knee replacement (Kneed)	47
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Pain Attitudes Questionnaire - revised into Brazilian Portuguese in patients with chronic cancer pain	34
Effectiveness of therapeutic exercise programs on balance and gait in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	33
State-of-the-art applications of driving simulators in neurorehabilitation: A scoping review	30
The Oxford Visual Perception Screen: Development and normative data of a standardised assessment for visual perception difficulties	30
Patients’ and staffs’ experiences of clinical support after a lower limb reconstruction: An interview study	28
Motion tracking virtual reality technology in improving gait in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial	27
A study of prisms and therapy in attention loss after stroke (SPATIAL): A feasibility randomised controlled trial	26
Relationships between physical activities performed under free-living conditions and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's: A systematic review and meta-analysis	25
Does Including Facebook Training Improve the Effectiveness of Computerized Cognitive Training? A Randomized Controlled Trial	25
Effect of quick acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy on improving motor and swallowing function in patients with stroke	24
Wearable technologies for monitoring aquatic exercises: A systematic review	23
Recovery needs and psychosocial rehabilitation trajectory of stroke survivors (PReTS): A qualitative systematic review of systematic reviews	23
Coaching stroke survivors to persevere with practice: An observational behavioural mapping study	22
Shockwave therapy technique: Concerns around a recent publication	22
Effectiveness of interventions in increasing physical activity of inpatients after stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis	22
Factors associated with aspects of functioning one year after hospitalization due to COVID-19	22
Reliability and validity of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia in patients with traumatic hand–forearm injuries	21
Exploring the role of patient activity in the clinical decision-making processes of health care practitioners working in hospital care: A qualitative study	20
Prediction for prospective falls via gait evaluation using mobile devices for stroke survivors: A markerless motion analysis study	20
Healthcare professionals’ perspectives on early sling removal following conservatively managed proximal humerus fractures: A qualitative study	20

Response to letter to the editor regarding ‘Investigating changes in quality-of-life after high-dose high-intensity upper limb rehabilitation in chronic stroke survivors: A mixed-methods analysis of t	20
A systematic review of the determinants of implementation of a locomotor training program using a powered exoskeleton for individuals with a spinal cord injury	19
The efficacy of exercise training for improving body composition in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	19
Effectiveness of supervised and functional level-based exercise program in elderly inpatients: Randomised controlled trial	19
Mixed methods, single case design, feasibility trial of a motivational conversational agent for rehabilitation for adults with traumatic brain injury	19
Changes in mobility after community-based prosthesis fitting and rehabilitation in people with major lower limb amputations: a cohort study	18
Rehabilitation interventions for the management of treatment-induced trismus in people with head and neck cancer: A scoping review	18
Measuring subjective aspects of participation in adults with disabilities: A systematic review of the coverage, content validity and internal structure of standardised instruments	18
The 9-item Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-9) has adequate measurement properties in patients with chronic low back pain	18
Poststroke activity engagement in community dwellers: Association with illness perceptions and perceived environment	18
Response to letter: Methodological reflections on a postoperative home-based exercise rehabilitation trial	18
Do people with musculoskeletal pain differ from healthy cohorts in terms of global measures of strength? A systematic review and meta-analysis	18
The Vellore Pain Impact Questionnaire (V-PIQ): Initial validation of a tool for assessing the impact of low back pain based on the brief ICF core set	17
Efficacy of diadynamic currents as an adjunct to exercise to manage symptoms of knee osteoarthritis in adults: A randomized controlled clinical trial	17
Long-term home-based physical exercise, pain, and use of pain medication over a year after hip fracture – A secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial	17
Clinical effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation and barriers to completion in patients of low socioeconomic status in rural areas: A mixed-methods study	16
Optimal Tai Chi dose for improving anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in older adults: A Bayesian meta-analysis	16
A general theory of rehabilitation: Rehabilitation catalyses and assists adaptation to illness	16
The impact of intrathecal baclofen on the ability to walk: A systematic review	16
Predicting walking capacity, walking performance, and life space mobility using socket comfort in lower-limb prosthesis users	16
A pilot cluster randomised controlled trial, of an IMPlicit learning approach versus standard care, on recovery of mobility following stroke (IMPS)	16
Preferences for cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation care: A discrete choice experiment among patients in Lebanon	15
Responses to comments	15
Validation of the Longshi scale in assessment of function in patients from different economic, educational and regional backgrounds in China	15
Relationship between level of amputation and compensatory gait strategy	15
Upper limb manual training for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	14
The development and reliability testing of the Functional Lower-Limb Amputee Gait Assessment	14
Care Priorities for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputations: A Patient Delphi Study	14
Post-fracture rehabilitation pathways and association with mortality among adults with cerebral palsy	13
The effect of blood flow restriction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
Validity, inter-rater reliability and responsiveness of the modified Iowa Level of Assistance (mILOA) for acutely hospitalised general medical patients	13
Challenges for first contact physiotherapists' managing sickness absence: Consensus development using the nominal group technique	13
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture therapy for neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis	13
The effectiveness of prehabilitation on post-operative recovery from lumbar spinal stenosis surgery – A systematic review and intervention component analysis	13
To what extent are guidelines used in spasticity clinics? A qualitative study of facilitators and barriers to spasticity guideline implementation	13
Inter-individual differences in early post-operative pain, cognitions, and emotions after total hip arthroplasty: A longitudinal cohort study	13
The added value of sensor-based tests in explaining the variance in walking and ADL independency after stroke: An exploratory study	13
Enhanced recovery in cardiac surgery patients with frailty through comprehensive perioperative nursing interventions: A randomized controlled trial	12
Accuracy of screening for symptoms of anxiety and depression among patients with fibromyalgia in physiotherapy	12
Perspectives of health professionals on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in hospitalised adults: A systematic review and thematic synthesis	12
Safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of implementing supervised exercise into the clinical care of individuals with advanced cancer	12
Exercise prescriptions for older adults with different degrees of cognitive impairment: A dose-response network meta-analysis	12
Performance-based tests in individuals with Parkinson's disease: Outcome scores and reliability	11
Effect of median nerve neural mobilisation and cervical lateral glide on pain, disability and function in patients with nerve-related neck and arm pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Systematic review of the methodological quality of patient-reported outcome measure for patients with chronic ankle instability	11
Construct validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER) in patients admitted to inpatient geriatric rehabilitation	11
Long-term outcomes of non-surgical treatment in first-time anterior shoulder dislocation: Does immobilisation duration and rehabilitation timing affect functional results and recurrence rates?	11
Investigating changes in quality-of-life after high-dose high-intensity upper limb rehabilitation in chronic stroke survivors: A mixed-methods analysis of the Queen Square Programme	11
An overview of interventions used across the life span to support transitions of those with a neurological condition: A systematic review of reviews	11
Aquatic exercise interventions in the treatment of musculoskeletal upper extremity disorders: A scoping review	11

Barriers and facilitators related to self-management of shoulder pain: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis	11
Psychometric evaluation of the Spanish version of the physiotherapy critical thinking in clinical practice questionnaire	11
Letter to the editor on quantitative clinical assessment of wrist proprioception with stroke survivors	11
Group-based cardiac telerehabilitation interventions and health outcomes in coronary patients: A scoping review	11
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version of the Outpatient Physical Therapy Improvement in Movement Assessment Log (OPTIMAL)	10
Allied rehabilitation using caregiver-mediated exercises combined with telerehabilitation for stroke (ARMed4Stroke): A randomised controlled trial	10
Validation of the World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework: An illustration using physiotherapy	10
A technology-enriched approach to increasing rehabilitation dose after stroke: Clinical feasibility study	10
Understanding the activity and participation limitations in adolescents with cleft lip and palate: A mixed design study using the concept of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and	10
Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in rehabilitation: Looking backwards, looking forwards	10
Prevalence, risk factors and effectiveness of falls prevention interventions for adults living with Mild Cognitive Impairment in the community: A systematic review and meta-analysis	10
Exploring staff views about implementing hospital-based Exergames to support older adults with frailty: A qualitative study	10
Immediate effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomised placebo-controlled triple-blind trial	10
Exploring physiotherapy staff’s perceptions of physiotherapy delivery in acute stroke rehabilitation	10
The effect of breathing exercises and mindset with or without cold exposure on mental and physical health in persons with a spinal cord injury—Results of a randomized controlled trial	10
Psychometric properties and clinical usability of the cognition in daily life scale in patients with acquired brain injury in clinical care settings	9
Non-pharmacological management of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: Patient perspectives and experiences	9
Predictors of return to work among postoperative patients with colorectal cancer	9
Effect of Baduanjin exercise on executive function in older adults with cognitive frailty: A randomized controlled trial	9
Responsiveness and interpretability of the Italian version of the Knee Outcome Survey − Activities of Daily Living Scale in patients with knee disorders	9
The effect of a buddy-style intervention on physical activity in community-dwelling older adults with disabilities: A 24-week follow-up of a randomized controlled trial	9
Neuromuscular retraining therapy for early stage severe Bell's palsy patients minimizes facial synkinesis	9
How do stroke survivors and their caregivers manage post-stroke fatigue? A qualitative study	9
Facilitators and barriers to physical activity in patients in an acute care hospital setting from an interprofessional perspective: A qualitative study	9
Dual-task performance as a clinical marker of upper limb decline in Duchenne muscular dystrophy	9
Exploring attitudes of people with chronic health conditions towards the use of group-based telerehabilitation: A qualitative study	9
Proportion of falls reported in persons with Parkinson's disease: A meta-analysis	9
Vestibular dysfunction in people who fall: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors	9
Determination of the minimal important difference for inspiratory muscle strength in people with severe and very severe COPD	8
Early controlled mobilisation improves functional outcomes in nonoperatively treated radial head fractures: A multicenter retrospective cohort study	8
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	8
Validity, safety, usability, and user experience of virtual reality gamified home-based exercises in stroke	8
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	8
Efficacy of aerobic training and resistance training combined with external diaphragm pacing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled study	8
Letter to the editor regarding methodological reflections in a postoperative home-based exercise rehabilitation trial	8
Optokinetic stimulation in the rehabilitation of visually induced dizziness in people with vestibular disorders: A systematic review	8
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	8
Factors influencing clinical decision-making in inpatient rehabilitation: A scoping review	8
Physiotherapy of the Trunk Related to Sitting Function After Stroke: A Delphi Study	7
Rasch analysis of the 32-item motor function measure in ambulant patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy	7
Physiotherapy-led care versus physician-led care for persons with low back pain: A systematic review	7
Evaluating the benefit of performing two 6-min walk tests after pulmonary rehabilitation to improve assessment of functional capacity	7
Healthcare professionals’ experiences of delivering a stroke Early Supported Discharge service – An example from Ireland	7
Intra- and inter-rater reliability of anterior and posterior drawer tests for the assessment of people with shoulder instability	7
Are People with Aphasia Included in Stroke Trials? A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis	7
Effectiveness of Neural Mobilisation on Pain Intensity, Functional Status, and Physical Performance in Adults with Musculoskeletal Pain – A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis	7
Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment associated with transcranial direct current stimulation in individuals with chronic low back pain: A double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial	7
How important are working relationships for stroke self-management? A qualitative study with healthcare professionals in community stroke teams	7
Characteristics of goal-setting tools in adult rehabilitation: A scoping review	7
Exploring the meaning and establishment of the therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy through reflective practice: A qualitative study	7
Remotely Assessing Motor Function and Activity of the Upper Extremity After Stroke: A Systematic Review of Validity and Clinical Utility of Tele-Assessments	7
Influences on the physical activity behaviour of inpatients after stroke outside of staff-led rehabilitation sessions: a systematic review	6
Elbow flexion contractures in neonatal brachial plexus palsy: A one-year comparison of dynamic orthosis and serial casting	6
Experiences of implementation and perceived impacts of dyad-focused strategy training: Perspectives from stroke survivors, caregivers, and therapists	6
Non-surgical interventions for arthrofibrosis following knee joint replacement: A systematic review	6
Immediate effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: A randomized placebo-controlled triple-blind trial	6
Adapting and implementing a staff-led sleep intervention in an acute rehabilitation setting	6
Walking ability of individuals fitted with transfemoral bone-anchored prostheses: A comparative study of gait parameters	6
Efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy, compared to corticosteroid injections, on pain, plantar fascia thickness and foot function in patients with plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and met	6
Rehabilitation in oncological palliative care, does it exist? A qualitative and multicentre study of healthcare professionals’ perceptions	6
Response to “comments on the article “physiotherapy-led care versus physician-led care for persons with Low back pain: A systematic review” by severijns et al. (clin rehabil. 2024 dec;38(12):1571–1589	6
Patient engagement in rehabilitation: An evolutionary concept analysis	6
Development of a Job Retention Vocational Rehabilitation Intervention for People with Multiple Sclerosis Following the Person-Based Approach	6
Evaluation of usability, adherence, and clinical efficacy of therapeutic footwear in persons with diabetes at moderate to high risk of diabetic foot ulcers: A multicenter prospective study	6
Patient experiences of shared decision-making following a displaced collarbone injury: A qualitative interview study	6
Early Daily Activity: Development and description of an occupation-based intervention for surgically repaired distal radius fractures	6
Factors associated with better treatment outcome of physical therapy interventions after shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review	6
Shoulder irritability differs by standardised measures of movement-evoked pain	6
A personalised, gait training telerehabilitation programme for people with Parkinson’s Disease: A long-term pilot study	6
Influence of aerobic exercise on inhibitory control of executive functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial	6
Influence of vaginal birth on lumbopelvic muscle mechanical properties on urinary incontinence	6
Response to the letter to the editor by Treleaven et al., May 14, 2023	6
Patients’ perspectives and experiences on physiotherapy care for knee osteoarthritis: A qualitative study	6