The effect of mirror therapy on upper extremity functioning for patients poststroke: A systematic review

Authors

Caitlin Beach, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Halie Finke, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Abby Garrity, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Amanda Norcini, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Lily Postus, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kristen Tekel, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Lyn Kaiser, OTD, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2019

Comments

Systematic review written for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy class Critical Inquiry II.

Abstract

Due to the high incidence of stroke and the detrimental impact it can have on a patient’s independence, several systematic reviews examining the effect of MT on post-stroke rehabilitation for upper extremity functioning have been conducted. However, it is necessary to provide an update to existing systematic reviews to include new clinical studies that have recently been published. Since stroke is a leading cause of disability, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of MT in post-stroke rehabilitation for upper extremity function as compared to conventional therapy.

Recommended Citation

Beach, Caitlin; Finke, Halie; Garrity, Abby; Norcini, Amanda; Postus, Lily; Tekel, Kristen; and Kaiser, OTD, OTR/L, Lyn, "The effect of mirror therapy on upper extremity functioning for patients poststroke: A systematic review" (2019). Student Papers, Posters & Projects. Paper 36.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/student_papers/36

Language

English