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Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2024, 5(7); doi: 10.25236/AJMHS.2024.050702.

Advances in the application of non-invasive brain stimulation technology in the rehabilitation of patients with cognitive impairment after stroke

Author(s)

Xiang Yun1, Ma Jinhua2, Shen Yuting1, Zhou Shide3, Zhao Jing4, Hu Xuehui2

Corresponding Author:
Zhao Jing
Affiliation(s)

1School of Nursing, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China 

2Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, China

3Department of Clinical Medicine, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning, China

4Xi'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Abstract

Post-stroke cognitive impairment is a common and serious sequela, which significantly affects the quality of life and independent living ability of patients. In recent years, non-invasive brain stimulation technology, as a new intervention method, has shown a potential effect in improving cognitive function after stroke. This paper reviews two major non-invasive brain stimulation technologies, including the application of transcranial DC stimulation and repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of post-stroke cognitive impairment and their latest research progress. Studies have shown that transcranial direct current stimulation can improve multiple cognitive fields such as memory, attention and executive function by regulating the excitability of the cerebral cortex. Repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation induces current through the magnetic field, which has a higher spatial resolution, which also plays a positive role in promoting neuroplasticity and functional recovery. Although the current research results are encouraging, there is still some heterogeneity between the results of different studies, and the long-term effect and safety need to be further verified. This article also discusses the challenges of non-invasive brain stimulation technology in clinical application, including individual differences, optimal parameter settings, and the combination of other rehabilitation methods. Future research should focus on large-scale, randomized controlled trials to determine the optimal treatment plan, and deeply explore the mechanism and principle of non-invasive brain stimulation technology. In summary, non-invasive brain stimulation technology provides new hope for the treatment of post-stroke cognitive impairment. However, its extensive clinical application still requires more evidence support and optimization strategies, pay attention to the improvement of non-invasive brain stimulation technology for the cognitive function after stroke, and choose the appropriate intervention plan according to the characteristics of the patient's condition.

Keywords

non-invasive brain stimulation technology, post-stroke cognitive impairment, application progress

Cite This Paper

Xiang Yun, Ma Jinhua, Shen Yuting, Zhou Shide, Zhao Jing, Hu Xuehui. Advances in the application of non-invasive brain stimulation technology in the rehabilitation of patients with cognitive impairment after stroke. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 7: 9-13. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2024.050702.

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