[PDF] Top 20 Effects of acupuncture and computer assisted cognitive training for post stroke attention deficits: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

... most cognitive functions, such as most processes of percep- tion, memory [8], planning and acting [8], speech per- ception [9], spatial orienting [10], and social problem- solving ...Accordingly, attention ... See full document

... When acupuncture is practised in accordance with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is an individualised ...this study, we have designed a treatment protocol resembling standard ... See full document

... cause cognitive impairment (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, intracranial-space-occupying lesions, or con- genital mental retardation); presence of cancer and/or serious cardiovascular, ... See full document

... According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, De Qi, or the arrival of Qi, is pivotal for effective acu- puncture therapy, which may alleviate the pain by elim- inating the obstruction to the flow of Qi. ... See full document

... after stroke is a long steady process that continues for several weeks or even months before reaching a stable ...The effects of acupunc- ture occur within the same time ...after acupuncture ... See full document

... used computer- assisted cognitive training software packages, enabling focus on various cognitive areas that need to be trained [32], which has shown excellent results in clinical prac- ... See full document

... the study acupuncturists will be registered practi- tioners of traditional Chinese medicine with at least 5 years’ clinical experience, as well as a medical education ...The acupuncture treatments and ... See full document

... prospective randomized controlled pilot study with four balanced treatment arms (usual care, acupuncture, training, and training plus ...The acupuncture treatment will be ... See full document

... for post-stroke rehabilitation [8]. Because stroke is one of the most common uses of acu- puncture therapy, many Chinese acupuncture depart- ments have set up special wards to treat ... See full document

... with stroke is insomnia ...side effects such as residual daytime sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, light- headedness, cognitive impairment, motor incoordination, and dependence ...is cognitive ... See full document

... of cognitive dysfunction in BD, including an emphasis on discovering each patient’s individual profile of cognitive dysfunction; (2) training of compensatory and adaptive strategies in relation to ... See full document

... attentional training in pa- tients who underwent CABG [19], but no information was given on the use of extracorporeal circulation in this ...this study, training took place be- tween the 6th and the ... See full document

... The insomnia intervention will be provided in up to eight sessions over 12 weeks. The 12-week window will allow some flexibility for appointment times (it is quite common for patients in this group to fail to attend ... See full document

... computerized attention training have not yet aimed at integrating them into standard ...of cognitive biases and psychological symp- toms ...focused attention and safety ... See full document

... This trial also has limitations: 1) Only part of the patients with swallowing disorders received VFSS at base- line and 3 weeks after treatment, because some participates’ had to be excluded based on their ... See full document

... ischemic stroke (Individual at high risk of ischemic stoke should meet two items from items 1–7 or item 8: ①Current high blood pressure (systolic/diastolic pressure ≥ 140/ 90 mmHg) or taking antihypertensive ... See full document

... our trial is recall bias of pre-treat- ment symptom severity at the assessment of overall ...this trial, we hope the results will provide more reliable evidence and clarify the value of acupuncture ... See full document

... Background: Photobiomodulation describes the use of red or near-infrared light to stimulate or regenerate tissue. It was discovered that near-infrared wavelengths (800 – 900 nm) and red (600 nm) light-emitting diodes ... See full document

... after stroke onset [2]. Post-stroke upper limb dysfunctions, including coordin- ation and execution problems of the arms, palms, and fingers, cause limitations in eating, dressing, showering, and ... See full document

... Thus, training to specifically improve reactive balance control could prevent ...Perturbation training aims to improve reactive balance control by repeatedly exposing participants to postural ... See full document