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Reported quality of randomized controlled trials in neglect rehabilitation

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The aim of this study is to assess the reported quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of neglect rehabilitation using a standardized scale. A search of seven electronic databases was carried out. Selected articles were scored using the PEDro scale and classified as high or low quality study both with the original cut off of 6 and a modified cut off of 5. A linear regression analysis between year of publication and quality rate was used to test whether the quality of the studies improved with time. A total of 18 RCTs were selected. Six articles (33.3%) and 10 articles (55.56%) were classified as having high quality when the original cut off or the modified cut off of the PEDro scale were used, respectively. Analysis shows no time-related changes in PEDro scores. The results show that reported quality is moderate for RCTs in neglect rehabilitation.

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  1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Casa di Cura Villa Fiorita, Prato Hospital, Prato, Italy

    Matteo Paci

  2. Matteo Paci, Via G. Banti, 20/E, 50139, Florence, Italy

    Matteo Paci

  3. Centro di Riabilitazione Sestese, Sesto Fiorentino (Florence), Italy

    Giovanni Matulli

  4. Unit of Geriatric Rehabilitation, ASL 10, Florence, Italy

    Marco Baccini

  5. Fondazione “F. Turati”, Rehabilitation Centre, Gavinana (Pistoia), Italy

    Marco Baccini

  6. Motion Analysis and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Critical Care Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

    Lucio A. Rinaldi

  7. Department of Psychology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy

    Stefano Baldassi

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Paci, M., Matulli, G., Baccini, M. et al. Reported quality of randomized controlled trials in neglect rehabilitation. Neurol Sci 31, 159–163 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-009-0198-4

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