What is it about?

Diseases affecting the nervous system are diverse. A recent global burden of disease study found that nervous system diseases were the leading cause of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in 2021 [1]. Among the ten conditions with the highest age-standardised DALYs in 2021, stroke was ranked first [1]. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that lowand middle-income countries bear the highest burden of stroke [2,3]. With increasing global DALYs, effective strategies for the prevention, medical treatment, and rehabilitation of nervous system diseases, particularly stroke, are imperative. It is subsequently crucial to swiftly identify and treat stroke patients, especially in remote or rural areas, to minimise subsequent complications. The time taken to intervene in cases of stroke is particularly critical in reducing the risk of long-term disability and mortality [4]. This Special Issue presents the latest achievements related to post-stroke rehabilitation though the publication of 11 papers, comprising several types of articles including original studies, reviews, and a brief report written by experts from Iran, the USA, China, Australia, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, the Netherlands, the UK, and Canada.

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Why is it important?

Overall, this Special Issue highlights the need to focus on multiple variables related to the assessment and rehabilitation of post-stroke patients, utilising not only traditional methods, but also advanced technologies such as telehealth and robotics.

Perspectives

We believe that continuing research in this field is imperative for conducting more in-depth investigations, particularly concerning cost and feasibility, especially for those living in rural areas who lack access to specialists and hospitals in big cities. In this context, the development of novel protocols and approaches, such as telehealth, should be given significant consideration.

Dr Ardalan Shariat
Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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This page is a summary of: From Editorial Board of Special Issue Entitled “Post-Stroke Rehabilitation”, Brain Sciences, August 2024, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/brainsci14080824.
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