Open AccessIs environmental enrichment useful for stroke and other non-progressive brain injury? A Cochrane Review summary with commentary
Author(s) -
Ayesha Afridi,
Farooq Azam Rathore
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
neurorehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.611
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1878-6448
pISSN - 1053-8135
DOI - 10.3233/nre-228021
Subject(s) - environmental enrichment , randomized controlled trial , stroke (engine) , rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , quality of life (healthcare) , psychological intervention , psychology , physical therapy , medicine , psychiatry , neuroscience , mechanical engineering , engineering , psychotherapist
Stroke and other traumatic brain injuries are the leading causes of global disability in adults. Environmental enrichment for neurological diseases is a relatively new concept within rehabilitation. These are interventions to enhance the level of somatic and social stimulation by providing an engaging environment.