Application effect of sensor technology-based intelligent devices in gait rehabilitation of stroke patients:a Meta-analysis
Objective To evaluate the intervention effect of sensor technology-based intelligent devices on gait rehabilitation in stroke patients,and to provide evidence for clinical nursing of stroke patients.Methods Randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on sensor technology-based intelligent devices for gait rehabilitation in stroke patients were retrieved from CNKI,VIP,Wanfang,PubMed,Web of Science,CINAHL,Cochrane Library,and Embase and the retrieval time spanned from the inception to August 2024.After deduplication using Endnote software,two researchers with evidence-based nursing training screened the literature,extracted the data,and assessed the risk of bias in included studies independently.Statistical analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4 software.Results A total of 10 original studies were included,with 329 stroke patients.Meta-analysis results showed that sensor technology was conducive to gait rehabilitation of stroke patients,and could improve patients'balance control ability[SMD=0.74,95%CI(0.23,1.25),P<0.05],walking ability[SMD=0.67,95%CI(0.26,1.09),P<0.05],gait function[SMD=0.47,95%CI(0.15,0.79),P<0.05].However,there was no significant difference in the impact on walking rate[SMD=1.13,95%CI(-0.31,2.57),P=0.12].Conclusion Sensor technology facilitates gait rehabilitation in stroke patients,including balance control,walking ability,and gait function.However,the impact on gait speed remains unclear,requiring further high-quality research to verify the conclusion.