Early emotional interventions for post-stroke functional prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Early emotional interventions for post-stroke functional prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Ying Xiao

  • Bin Huang

  • Qin Liu

  • Huan Du

  • July 2, 2026

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    Early emotional interventions significantly improve functional recovery in stroke patients, with a weighted mean difference of 6.8 in Barthel Index scores.

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    Cognitive behavioral therapy and combined interventions show the greatest benefits, with weighted mean differences of 8.2 and 9.1, respectively.

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    Initiating emotional interventions within 2 weeks post-stroke results in a greater improvement in functional outcomes compared to later initiation.

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    The study included 38 randomized controlled trials with a total of 12,020 participants, focusing on various emotional intervention types.

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    Post-stroke emotional disorders are prevalent and significantly impact functional recovery, necessitating timely and targeted interventions.

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