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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
What do employers need when supporting stroke survivors to return to work?: a mixed-methods study	48
The muscle shortening maneuver in individuals with stroke: a consideration-of-concept randomized pilot trial	34
The Association between fatigue and physical activity in patients hospitalized with subacute stroke	34
Clinical prediction rules for multi surfaces walking independence using the Berg Balance Scale or Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test in persons with stroke	27
Defining tibial anterior muscle morphology in first-ever chronic stroke patients using three-dimensional freehand ultrasound	25
The Lycra arm sleeve for treatment of glenohumeral subluxation in people with sub-acute stroke: a randomized controlled (RC) feasibility study	19
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	17
Structural and mechanical alterations of the medial head of the gastrocnemius after stroke assessed by high-frequency ultrasound: a prospective study	17
Intervention effect of nursing techniques of traditional Chinese medicine on post-stroke insomnia: a network meta-analysis	17
The effect of education based on the seven-step (7E) learning cycle on the quality of life of stroke patients and the care burden of their caregivers: a randomized clinical trial	15
Establishing minimal clinically important difference of modified dynamic gait index in people with subacute stroke	15
Understanding the factors that influence stroke survivors to begin or resume exercise: a qualitative exploration	15
Evaluation of driving fitness using driving simulators in patients with right-hemisphere damage: an unmatched case-control study	14
Developing a framework for utilizing adjunct rehabilitation therapies in motor recovery of upper extremity post stroke	14
Inter- and intra-rater reliability, construct validity and feasibility of the independently get off the floor scoring system for Japanese stroke survivors	13
Non-invasive brain stimulation improves pain in patients with central post-stroke pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis	12
Association between pre-stroke frailty and post-discharge destination in acute stroke among Chinese older adults	12
Body mass index is associated with disability at discharge as indicated by the modified Rankin Scale in patients with ischemic stroke: a JROAD-DPC study	12
Psychometric properties of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale in stroke survivors	11
The nature of inpatient rehabilitation for people with aphasia from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: a scoping review	11
Early mobilization in acute stroke phase: a systematic review	11
Development of the Japanese version of the stroke stigma scale: a validity and reliability assessment	10
Psychometric testing of the Chinese version of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Measure of Participation and Activities Screener in people with stroke	10
Relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and fear of progression in stroke patients: the mediating role of perceived social support and coping styles	10
Measurement properties of the Brazilian version of the Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale (SULCS-Brazil)	10

Validation of quadriceps muscle thickness cutoff values for low muscle mass detection in patients with strokes undergoing rehabilitation	10
The effects of low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction versus traditional resistance exercise on lower extremity muscle strength and motor functionin ischemic stroke survivors: a	10
The Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Brazil (SSEQ-B): a structural validity analysis	10
Validity of the two-minute walk test to assess exercise capacity and estimate cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals after stroke: a cross-sectional study	9
Efficacy of plantar tactile sensation and balance in patients with subacute stroke following plantar kinesio taping: a randomized, cross-over preliminary study	9
Commentary. Freud in the stroke ward: psychodynamic theory for stroke rehabilitation professionals	9
Long-term retention effects of overground walk-slip training on clinical outcomes among people with hemiparetic stroke	9
Translation and pilot validation of the Moroccan version of Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) 3.0	9
Structured different exercise protocols improve lung function, respiratory muscle strength, and thickness in stroke patients. A randomized controlled trial	8
Comparing the reliability of physical activity questionnaires in community-dwelling adults with stroke	8
Effects of somatosensory discrimination training on motor and functional recovery in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Predictive validity of obstacle-crossing test variations in identifying fallers after inpatient rehabilitation for stroke	8
The effect of vestibular and somatosensory rehabilitation in addition to early rehabilitation on balance after stroke: a randomized controlled trial	7
Informal caregiver training to address functional mobility limitations of stroke survivors: a scoping review	7
Backward walking training is as effective as or better than forward walking training for improving walking speed after stroke: a systematic review with meta-analysis	7
The brief executive language screen: sensitivity and specificity in acute to early sub-acute stroke	7
Letter regarding the article entitled ‘assessment for cardiovascular fitness in patients with stroke: which cardiopulmonary exercise testing method is better?’	7
Comparison of the psychometric properties of three commonly used fall risk assessment tools: a prospective observational study for stroke patients	6
A prospective reappraisal of motor outcome prediction in patients with acute stroke by using atlas-based diffusion tensor imaging biomarkers	6
Factors and prediction model associated with resumption of social outings in stroke survivors 6 months after onset: a multicenter prospective study	6
The preparedness assessment for the transition home after stroke predicts key domains of caregiver health	6
The relationship between sleep and physical activity in an in-patient rehabilitation stroke setting: a cross-sectional study	6
Differences in uneven-surface walking characteristics: high-functioning vs low-functioning people with stroke	6
Improving stroke clinical guideline adherence in an Australian hospital using a clinician-led implementation process	6
Comparison of the effects of robot-assisted gait training using FES versus virtual reality for stroke patients. A randomized clinical trial	5
Incidence of post-stroke depression symptoms and potential risk factors in adults with aphasia in a comprehensive stroke center	5
Letter regarding the article entitled “participation in daily life activities at two months after stroke predicts long-term health-related quality of life”	5
Upper limb assessment with inertial measurement units according to the international classification of functioning in stroke: a systematic review and correlation meta-analysis	5
Measurement properties of the 6-min step test for estimating cardiorespiratory fitness in individuals with chronic stroke	5
Body structure/function impairments and activity limitations of post-stroke that predict social participation: a systematic review	5
The role of family Social support in stroke recovery and desired rehabilitation outcomes in U.S. adults: a scoping review	5
The effectiveness of core stability exercises on functional outcomes in early subacute stroke recovery: a randomized controlled trial	5
Self-reported emotional health and social support but not executive function are associated with participation after stroke	5
Non-pharmacological interventions to treat mood disturbances post-stroke: a systematic review	5
Inferior vena cava filter migration to the heart after stroke: a case report	4
Development of the Japanese version of the awareness questionnaire for assessment of self-awareness after acquired brain injury: reliability and validity	4
Outcomes of an interprofessional intensive comprehensive aphasia program’s first five years	4
High-intensity locomotor training during inpatient rehabilitation improves the discharge ambulation function of patients with stroke. A systematic review with meta-analysis	4
The association between neuroimaging data and presence of lateropulsion after stroke	4
Differences in factors associated with stair-climbing ability at discharge based on the severity of lower limb paralysis in patients with stroke	4
The impact of social determinants of health on stroke rehabilitation service utilization measured during acute stroke hospitalization	4
Development of health literacy assessment scale for Thai stroke patients	4
Health literacy is associated with less depression symptoms, higher perceived recovery, higher perceived participation, and walking ability one year after stroke – a cross-sectional study	4
Effect of reformer-based hip abductor exercises on strength, balance, gait speed, step length, and fall efficacy in patients with chronic stroke: a randomized control trial	4
Effect of visual stimulation using color looming disc in Anton syndrome: a case report	4
Is communication key in stroke rehabilitation and recovery? National linked stroke data study	4
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	4
Assessing limb apraxia after ischemic stroke: validation of the Chinese version of the diagnostic instrument for limb apraxia-short version (DILA-S) classic subtests	4
Hemodynamic mechanisms underlying orthostatic hypotension in stroke survivors: a cross-sectional study	4
Feasibility of performing a multi-arm clinical trial examining the novel combination of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and aerobic exercise for post-stroke depression	4

Limitations in utilization and prioritization of standardized somatosensory assessments after stroke: A cross-sectional survey of neurorehabilitation clinicians