OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation is 4. 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
Self-reported emotional health and social support but not executive function are associated with participation after stroke	45
Poststroke consequences upon optimization properties of postural sway during upright stance: a cross-sectional study	42
Factors and prediction model associated with resumption of social outings in stroke survivors 6 months after onset: a multicenter prospective study	37
The Lycra arm sleeve for treatment of glenohumeral subluxation in people with sub-acute stroke: a randomized controlled (RC) feasibility study	28
Assessment for cardiovascular fitness in patients with stroke: which cardiopulmonary exercise testing method is better?	27
Clinical prediction rules for multi surfaces walking independence using the Berg Balance Scale or Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test in persons with stroke	23
The Association between fatigue and physical activity in patients hospitalized with subacute stroke	16
Reliability of the Theory of Mind Task Battery (ToM TB) to assess social cognition in post-stroke patients	15
Return to work within a year after first stroke: blue and white collar workers comparison, predictors and causal mediation assessed during inpatient rehabilitation	15
From healthcare system to individuals through stroke rehabilitation pathways.Outcomes, information, and satisfaction along 12 months prospective cohort in Portugal	14
Body structure/function impairments and activity limitations of post-stroke that predict social participation: a systematic review	14
Psychometric properties of Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale in patients with stroke	12
Relationship of ankle proprioception measured in weight bearing with balance and walking ability in people with stroke: a cross-sectional study	11
The effectiveness of core stability exercises on functional outcomes in early subacute stroke recovery: a randomized controlled trial	11
Effects of aerobic and resistance exercises on psychological and cognitive functions in patients with post-stroke migraine	11
A 3-day ‘stroke camp’ addressed chronic disease self-management elements and perceived stress of survivors of stroke and their caregivers reduced: Survey results from the 14 US camps	10
Synergic effect of the combination of mirror therapy and electrical stimulation for lower extremity motor function recovery in stroke survivors: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	10
The muscle shortening maneuver in individuals with stroke: a consideration-of-concept randomized pilot trial	10
What do employers need when supporting stroke survivors to return to work?: a mixed-methods study	9
Prestroke VO₂max by the Jurca prediction index as a predictor of functional outcomes in stroke patients	9
Determinants of access to rehabilitation professionals by individuals with stroke in the first six months after hospital discharge in Brazil: a study based on the Andersen model	9
Capability, opportunity, motivation, and social participation after stroke	9
A prospective reappraisal of motor outcome prediction in patients with acute stroke by using atlas-based diffusion tensor imaging biomarkers	8
Comparison of the psychometric properties of three commonly used fall risk assessment tools: a prospective observational study for stroke patients	8
Characterizing the impact of multiple chronic conditions on return to participation in chronic stroke survivors	8

The relationship between sarcopenic obesity and changes in quadriceps muscle thickness and echo intensity in patients with stroke	8
Repetitive peripheral sensory stimulation for motor recovery after stroke: a scoping review	8
World Café- a community conversation: a Canadian perspective on stroke survivors needs for community integration	8
Estimating the minimal clinically important difference of upper extremity outcome measures in chronic stroke patients with moderate to severe impairment: a cross-sectional study	8
A systematic review of upper extremity outcome measures assessed in randomized controlled trials of post stroke upper extremity rehabilitation over time	7
The mediating roles of caregiver needs and caregiver readiness in the relation between family resilience and benefit finding in family caregivers of patients with stroke in China	7
The psychometric properties of the PROMIS® profile CAT in people with stroke	7
Effectiveness of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) for managing post-stroke dysphagia: systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Defining tibial anterior muscle morphology in first-ever chronic stroke patients using three-dimensional freehand ultrasound	7
Multimodal physical training combined with tDCS improves physical fitness components in people after stroke: a double-blind randomized controlled trial	7
Effects of scapulo-humeral training on ultrasonographic and clinical evaluations in stroke: a randomized controlled trial	6
A phase II randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an education program on speech-language pathologist’ self-efficacy, and self-rated competency for counsell	6
Functional Independence predicts patients with stroke more likely to be discharged to the community after inpatient rehabilitation	6
Factors influencing trunk control recovery after intensive rehabilitation in post-stroke patients: a multicentre prospective study	6
Incidence of post-stroke depression symptoms and potential risk factors in adults with aphasia in a comprehensive stroke center	6
Commercial videogames in stroke rehabilitation: systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Development of the Japanese version of the awareness questionnaire for assessment of self-awareness after acquired brain injury: reliability and validity	6
Upper limb assessment with inertial measurement units according to the international classification of functioning in stroke: a systematic review and correlation meta-analysis	6
Validity study of a triaxial accelerometer for measuring energy expenditure in stroke inpatients of a physical medicine and rehabilitation center	5
The inter-rater reliability of the Turkish version of Aphasia Rapid Test for stroke	5
Effects of end-effector robotic arm reach training with functional electrical stimulation for chronic stroke survivors	5
Recommended moderate to vigorous physical activity levels for people in the chronic phase of stroke can be achieved in outpatient physiotherapy: a multicentre observational study	5
Use of artificial intelligence as an instrument of evaluation after stroke: a scoping review based on international classification of functioning, disability and health concept	5
The effect of body awareness on trunk control, affected upper extremity function, balance, fear of falling, functional level, and level of independence in patients with stroke	5
Validity and stability of the international physical activity questionnaire short-form for stroke survivors with preserved walking ability	5
Oxygen uptake efficiency slope in community-dwelling ambulant stroke survivors during walking and stair climbing: a cross-sectional study	5
Effectiveness of Autogenic Relaxation Training as an Adjunct to Usual Physiotherapy in Enhancing Emotional Well-Being and Functional Independence in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Study	5
Psychometric properties of dexterity questionnaire-24 in Iranian chronic stroke survivors	5
Lateropulsion resolution and outcomes up to one year post-stroke: a prospective, longitudinal cohort study	5
Effects of trunk exercises using virtual reality technology on trunk performance and impairment post stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Establishing minimal clinically important difference of modified dynamic gait index in people with subacute stroke	4
Evaluation of driving fitness using driving simulators in patients with right-hemisphere damage: an unmatched case-control study	4
Evaluating the Online Mood Assessment Post Stroke (O-MAPS) training: a phase II randomized-controlled trial	4
Investigation of caregiver burden, quality of life, and occupational performance of primary caregivers of individuals having experienced a stroke with and without aphasia	4
Non-pharmacological interventions to treat mood disturbances post-stroke: a systematic review	4
Reproducibility (reliability and agreement) of ventilatory threshold and peak responses during cardiopulmonary exercise test in people with stroke	4
Economic evaluation of the Very Early Rehabilitation in SpEech (VERSE) intervention	4
Correction	4
Association between trunk core muscle thickness and functional ability in subacute hemiplegic stroke patients: an exploratory cross-sectional study	4
Adherence to home exercises and rehabilitation (ADHERE) after stroke in low-to-middle-income countries: A randomized controlled trial	4
The Brazilian version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) is reliable and valid for chronic stroke survivors	4
Identifying emotional contributors to participation post-stroke	4
Understanding the factors that influence stroke survivors to begin or resume exercise: a qualitative exploration	4
Lateropulsion with active pushing in stroke patients: its link with lesion location and the perception of verticality. A systematic review	4
Telerehabilitation in post-stroke care: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
Task Oriented Training Activities Post Stroke Will Produce Measurable Alterations in Brain Plasticity Concurrent with Skill Improvement	4
The impact of social determinents of health on stroke rehabilitation service utilization measured during acute stroke hospitalization	4
Inferior vena cava filter migration to the heart after stroke: a case report	4