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Task-oriented training produces small but consistent improvements in upper limb function and activities of daily living after stroke, provided the practice is varied, adequately dosed, and genuinely task-specific. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the effect of task-oriented training on upper limb motor recovery and daily living activities after stroke.

July 20, 2026Open Access

Role of Task-Oriented Training in Upper Limb Motor Recovery Following Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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ADAtanu Datta SDSagarika Debbarma RDRomin Debbarma

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Systematic review reveals task-oriented training improves upper limb function in stroke patients, suggesting structured practice is beneficial.

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To evaluate the effect of task-oriented training on upper limb motor recovery and daily living activities after stroke.
Conducted systematic search across multiple databases for RCTs and reviews
Analyzed pooled effect estimates from meta-analyses and narrative appraisals
Focused on task-oriented training parameters like dose and type
Pooled effects show significant improvement in arm function (SMD 0.25; 95% CI 0.01–0.49) and hand function (SMD 0.25; 95% CI 0.00–0.51)
Higher practice dose linked to better outcomes (g = 0.35; 95% CI 0.26–0.45)
Mixed training types yielded stronger effects (SMD 0.42; 95% CI 0.17–0.67) compared to single-task approaches (SMD 0.07; 95% CI −0.42–0.55)

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Datta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dbab98bd453d3397abd7d https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21428631

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Systematic review reveals task-oriented training improves upper limb function in stroke patients, suggesting structured practice is beneficial.

Role of Task-Oriented Training in Upper Limb Motor Recovery Following Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Role of Task-Oriented Training in Upper Limb Motor Recovery Following Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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