OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Neurorehabilitation is 3. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Effect of intermittent catheterization combined with acupuncture in the treatment of urinary retention after spinal cord injury: A randomized controlled trial	37
Development and validation of a Comprehensive Level-Based Framework for Neurogenic communication disorders (CLFN)	34
Effectiveness of Aerobic Treadmill Training on Walking Distance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis with Moderate Disability: A Randomised Controlled Multicentre Trial	25
The development of Ambulation Independence Measure: A new measurement tool to assess gait ability in acute stroke patients	24
School experiences following traumatic brain injury: A longitudinal qualitative study	23
Physical activity in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Prevalence, patients’ perspectives and relation to the motor performance	19
Integrating robot-assisted therapy into neurorehabilitation clinical practice: Where are we now? Where are we heading?	18
Celebrating 30 years of NeuroRehabilitation	17
Increased trailing limb angle in hemiplegic patients after training with a knee orthosis: A randomized controlled trial	15
WHO-UCLA auditory verbal learning test: Normative data for Spanish-speaking adults in the United States	14
Convergent and criterion-related validity of the short form of the International Physical Activity and the Incidental and Planned Physical Activity Questionnaires in people with multiple sclerosis	13
Speech and language therapy: A treatment case series of 20 patients with functional speech disorder	13
Effects of bilateral cerebellar repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in poststroke dysphagia: A randomized sham-controlled trial	13
Hand Functions Following Prone-weight Bearing on Upper Limb with Active Elbow Extension versus Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy - A Randomised Cl	13
Effectiveness of a wearable ankle-tubing gait training on ankle kinematics and motor control in hemiparetic stroke	13
Efficacy of balance exercises intervention on postural control-related impairment in children with sensorineural hearing loss	12
A Systems Neuroscience Approach to Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Post COVID Neurological Syndrome Based on the Systems Neuroscience Test Battery (SNTB) Study Protocol	12
Reliability of using foot-worn devices to measure gait parameters in people with Parkinson’s disease	12
The impact of sport participation for individuals with spinal cord injury: A scoping review	12
Long-term effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with speech language therapy (SLT) on post-stroke aphasia patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of random	11
The effect of a multi-modal boxing exercise program on cognitive locomotor tasks and gait in persons with Parkinson disease	10
Returning to education after childhood acquired brain injury: Learning from lived parental experience	10
Association Between Psychotropic Medication and Falls Among Older Rehabilitation Inpatients with Varied Activity Levels	10
Can pharmacological, psychological and non-invasive brain stimulation interventions prevent depression after stroke? A cochrane review summary with commentary	10
Telerehabilitation for balance rehabilitation in the subacute stage of stroke: A pilot controlled trial	10

Effect of cryotherapy in controlling spasticity of calf muscles in patients with multiple sclerosis	9
Disorders of consciousness: A field in flux	9
Aphasia improvement without logotherapy during motor neurorehabilitation of post-stroke hemiparesis using virtual reality or modified constraint-induced movement therapy: A retrospective cohort	9
The effects of different frequencies of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on patients with swallowing disorders after cerebral infarction	9
Why military neurorehabilitation research is relevant to everyone	9
Multiple relationships between cognition-motor impairment and activity-based clinical outcome measures in 218 hemiplegic stroke patients1	8
Employment probability trajectories in hispanics over the 10 years after traumatic brain injury: A model systems study	8
Effects of Cognitive Training on Balance and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial	8
Predictors of caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury: A scoping review	8
Utility of in-session assessments during cognitive behavioral therapy for depression after traumatic brain injury: Results from a randomized controlled trial	8
Which screening tool should be used for identifying aspiration risk associated with dysphagia in acute stroke? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	8
Functional neurological disorder: Extending the diagnosis to other disorders, and proposing an alternate disease term—Attentionally-modifiable disorder	8
White matter hyperintensity predicts independent walking function at 6 months after stroke: A retrospective cohort study	8
The effects of dynamic motion instability system training on motor function and balance after stroke: A randomized trial	8
Effect of acupuncture on long-term outcomes in patients with post-stroke dysphagia	8
Does occupational therapy improve activities of daily living and/or cognitive abilities in stroke patients with cognitive impairment? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary1	8
A narrative review of the use of a cutting-edge virtual reality rehabilitation technology in neurological and neuropsychological rehabilitation	7
Retrospective case-control study to compare exoskeleton-assisted walking with standard care in subacute non-traumatic brain injury patients	7
Assessing consciousness and cognition in disorders of consciousness	7
Cognitive and Affective Performance of Brazilian Long COVID Patients: An In-Depth Analysis Before and After Psychoeducational Rehabilitation	7
Should we add antiplatelet agents to current deep venous thrombosis treatments? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	7
Multisite randomized feasibility study of Problem-Solving Training for care partners of adults with traumatic brain injury during inpatient rehabilitation	7
Screening for possible hypopituitarism following mild traumatic brain injury: The first all-female study. Who do we need to evaluate further?1	7
Post-parotidectomy facial nerve rehabilitation outcomes: Comparison between benign and malignant neoplasms	7
Predictors of fatigue self-management behaviors in adults with multiple sclerosis	6
How good is the diagnostic test accuracy of telehealth assessment for dementia and mild cognitive impairment? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	6
Medicolegal issues and disorders of consciousness	6
Multisite non-invasive brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease: A scoping review	6
Highlighting gaps in spinal cord injury research in activity-based interventions for the upper extremity: A scoping review	6
Research, education and practice of tele-neurorehabilitation in low and middle-income countries: A Scoping Review	6
Is environmental enrichment useful for stroke and other non-progressive brain injury? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	6
Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation for warfighters with post-traumatic stress	6
Attention and processing speed tests: Normative data for Spanish-speaking adults in the United States	6
Normative data for verbal fluency and naming tests in Spanish-speaking adults in the United States	6
Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions on post-stroke spasticity: An umbrella review	5
Implementation of a robot-mediated upper limb rehabilitation protocol for a customized treatment after stroke: A retrospective analysis	5
The Brain Lesion Affecting Dysphagia in Patient with Supratentorial Stroke	5
Long-term impact of a community-based adapted boxing program on physical functioning and quality of life of individuals with Parkinson’s disease	5
Application of rectal balloon ice water stimulation for the rehabilitation of stroke patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction	5
What are the effects of information provision for stroke survivors and their caregivers? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	5
Computational methodology to support functional vision assessment in premature infants: A viability study	5
The effects of plasticity-based cognitive rehabilitation on resting-state functional connectivity in chronic traumatic brain injury: A pilot study	5
Five shades of gray: Conceptual and methodological issues around multivariate models of performance validity	5
Clinical machine learning predicting best stroke rehabilitation responders to exoskeletal robotic gait rehabilitation	5
Do dietary interventions improve health outcomes in people with multiple sclerosis? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	5
Which interventions are effective for promoting physical activity in people with neuromuscular disease? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	5
Postural neurologic deficits after decompressive craniectomy: A case series of sinking skin flap syndrome in traumatic brain injury	5
The Feasibility of non-motorized Treadmill Training on Lower Extremity Muscle Strength, Balance, and Gait in Patients with Stroke: A Pilot Study	5
Predictors of 10-year functional independence trajectories in older adults with traumatic brain injury: A Model Systems study	5
Does electrical stimulation synchronized with ankle movements better improve ankle proprioception and gait kinematics in chronic stroke? A randomized controlled study	5

Therapeutic effects of deep pharyngeal electrical stimulation combined with modified masako maneuver on aspiration in patients with stroke	5
Determinants of impaired bed mobility in Parkinson’s disease: Impact of hip muscle strength and motor symptoms	5
Functional mobility effects of progressive early mobilization protocol on people with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury: A pre-post intervention study	5
Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Therapy Homecare Services for Patients with Stroke in Saudi Arabia	5
The use of rhythmic auditory stimulation for functional gait disorder: A case report	5
Qualitative Analysis of Symptoms from the Central Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation Trial for Traumatic Brain Injury	5
Evaluation of the hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the flash visual evoked potential P2 in patients with severe traumatic brain injury	5
Delivering concussion education to pre-service teachers through the SCHOOLFirst website: Evaluating usability and satisfaction	5
Prism adaptation treatment improves spatial neglect after severe traumatic brain injury: A case series	5
Based on fNIRS Technology: The Effects of Scalp Acupuncture Combined with iTBS on Cognitive Function After Stroke	5
A pilot study verifying the effectiveness of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in combination with intensive speech-language-hearing therapy in patients with chronic aphasia	4
Do implementation interventions improve evidence-based care in acute stroke settings? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	4
The effect of patient-specific factors on responsiveness to robot-assisted gait training in patients with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy	4
Efficacy of botulinum toxin combined with rehabilitation treatments in the treatment of post-stroke spasticity: A systematic review and network meta-analysis	4
Predictors of participation over the 10 years after TBI in black individuals	4
Combining HD-tDCS with music stimulation for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness: Study protocol for an RCT trial	4
Exploring the relationship between prefrontal cortex activation, standing balance, and fatigue in people post-stroke: A fNIRS study	4
Assessing upper extremity-cognitive dual-task ability in neurological populations: A systematic review	4
Are aquatic exercises feasible post stroke? What do we know after an overview of systematic reviews?	4
Enhancing management of agitation after traumatic brain injury: Psychiatric perspectives and quantitative assessments	4
A new screening test for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus using bimanual coordination: A preliminary study	4
Analysis of Warm Acupuncture Combined with Rehabilitation Training for Lower Limb Motor Dysfunction in Cerebral Infarction Patients	4
An emergency nursing and monitoring procedure on cognitive impairment and neurological function recovery in patients with acute cerebral infarction	4
Efficacy and safety of onabotulinumtoxinA with standardized occupational therapy for treatment of pediatric upper limb spasticity: Phase III placebo-controlled randomized trial	4
Post-traumatic headaches and vision: A review	4
Venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation in spinal cord lesion rehabilitation inpatients: A 10-year retrospective study	4
Effects of end-effector robot-assisted gait training on gait ability, muscle strength, and balance in patients with spinal cord injury	4
Effect of RISE Bundle implementation on school adoption of a student-centered return-to-learn program in Washington state	4
Speech and Language Therapy Plus Electroacupuncture or Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Post-Stroke Aphasia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis	4
Chronic pain in lower limb amputees: Is there a correlation with the use of perioperative epidural or perineural analgesia?	4
Erratum to: Distance-limited walk tests post-stroke: A systematic review of measurement properties	4
What is the effect of the interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour in people with stroke? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	4
Using guided credible history interviews to establish special education eligibility for students with traumatic brain injury	4
Effect of physical training on motor function of ambulant children with diplegia after selective dorsal rhizotomy: A randomized controlled study	3
Efficacy of the structured balance awareness program on perceived balance confidence and fear-related maladaptive behaviour in post-stroke survivors	3
What type of physical exercise works best to improve movement and quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease? - A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	3
Effects of Physical Therapy on Ankle Proprioception and Postural Control in People with Parkinson’s: A Semi-experimental Clinical Trial	3
The 5-STS is a prognostic factor of sub-acute stroke patients who will not become community walkers at discharge from rehabilitation	3
Tolerating Uncertainty as a Transdiagnostic Construct and Treatment Target in Functional Motor Disorder	3
Caring again: Support for parent caregivers of wounded, ill, and/or injured adult children veterans	3
The Effect of Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation for Post-Stroke Lower Limb Motor Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
Hispanic neuropsychologists in the United States: What do we know about them and how can the field address their needs?	3
Impact of intracerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction on ADL and outcome in stroke patients: A retrospective cohort study	3
Effect of gait rehabilitation with a footpad-type locomotion interface on gait ability in subacute stroke patients	3
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation Combined with Exercise on Gait in Patients with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
Disorders of higher visual processing in patients with acquired brain injury	3
Long COVID neuropsychological follow-up: Is cognitive rehabilitation relevant?	3
Physician recommended school accommodations and student outcomes following a mild traumatic brain injury among youth with persistent post-concussive symptoms	3
A Multicenter, Retrospective, Real-World Study of Treatment Outcomes Following on-label AbobotulinumtoxinA Injections for Adult Focal Spasticity in the United Kingdom	3
Comparison of hand dexterity and hand laterality task in duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with typically developing peers	3
Community-based exercise program, self-reported health-related symptoms, and quality of life in persons with traumatic brain injury 45 + years old	3
Telerehabilitation from the perspective of patients and healthcare providers: A 3-year follow-up study	3
Does pharmacological treatment of depression in people with a primary brain tumour bring any benefits? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary	3
Effect of magnetic therapy in bladder dysfunction and quality of life in paraplegic patients	3
Implementation of telehealth and hybrid service delivery of interdisciplinary rehabilitation for military populations with traumatic brain injury	3
Highly selective motor nerve block and movement analysis for preoperative evaluation of complex spastic gait	3
Effects of Reformer-based Trunk Stability Exercise on Trunk Control, Balance, and Gait Parameters in Patients with Chronic Stroke	3
Does Nutritional Therapy Reduce Disability and Improve Activities of Daily Living After a Stroke? – A Cochrane Review Summary with Commentary	3
Cognitive, social, and health functioning of children with TBI engaged in a formal support program	3
Immediate effects of a novel hand rehabilitation board on fine motor skills in children with cerebral palsy: A pilot study	3
Setting a research agenda for caregiving after neurotrauma and neurological disability	3
Evidence-based improvement of gait in post-stroke patients following robot-assisted training: A systematic review	3
Chronic headaches after traumatic brain injury: Diagnostic complexity associated with increased cost	3
Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on motor function in patients with spinal cord injury: A meta-analysis	3
Ankle rehabilitation robot training for stroke patients with foot drop: Optimizing intensity and frequency	3