Effects and safety of vagus nerve stimulation on upper limb function in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abdullahi A, Wong TWL, Ng SSM
Scientific Reports · 2023
Key finding
A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the effects and safety of VNS on upper-limb motor function after stroke.
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- Condition
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Systematic Review / Meta-Analysis
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Abdullahi, A., Wong, T. W. L., & Ng, S. S. M. (2023). Effects and safety of vagus nerve stimulation on upper limb function in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42077-2
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