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World J Methodol. Sep 20, 2025; 15(3): 98132
Published online Sep 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i3.98132
Impact of cognitive rehabilitation interventions on memory improvement in patients after stroke: A systematic review
Rebecca Mathew, Komudi Sapru, Dhruv Nihal Gandhi, Tahoora Abdul Nasir Surve, Devina Pande, Anushri Parikh, Rebecca Bhairavdutt Sharma, Ravneet Kaur, Md Al Hasibuzzaman
Rebecca Mathew, Instructor Nursing, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Ajman 3798, United Arab Emirates
Komudi Sapru, Department of Medicine, Saraswati Medical College, Unnao 55905, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dhruv Nihal Gandhi, Department of Internal Medicine, KJ Somaiya Medical College and Research Center, Mumbai 400022, India
Tahoora Abdul Nasir Surve, Devina Pande, Rebecca Bhairavdutt Sharma, Department of Medicine, KJ Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai 400022, India
Anushri Parikh, Department of Medicine, Medical College Baroda, Vadodara 33872, India
Ravneet Kaur, Department of Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi 33872, India
Md Al Hasibuzzaman, Department of Medicine, Niramoy Hospital, Panchagarh 5010, Bangladesh
Author contributions: Mathew R, Sapru K, Gandhi DN, Surve TAN, Pande D, Parikh A, Sharma RB, and Kaur R contributed to the administration, methodology, and original draft preparation; Hasibuzzaman MA participated in the conceptualization, methodology, and supervision of this study.
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Corresponding author: Md Al Hasibuzzaman, MBBS, Department of Medicine, Niramoy Hospital, Panchagarh 5010, Bangladesh. al.hasibuzzaman.hasib@gmail.com
Received: June 18, 2024
Revised: October 7, 2024
Accepted: December 18, 2024
Published online: September 20, 2025
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Core Tip: Virtual reality (VR) and non-VR cognitive rehabilitation interventions show promise in enhancing memory and overall cognitive function in patients who experienced a stroke. In this systematic review of 30 studies, VR-based approaches demonstrated significant cognitive improvements, leveraging immersive experiences that simulate real-world tasks to aid recovery. Non-VR interventions, including brain stimulation, and cognitive training have also been shown to be effective in improving memory and quality of life. By providing insights into these diverse strategies, this review underscored the transformative potential of tailored cognitive rehabilitation techniques in post-stroke recovery.