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Research Article: Critical quality appraisal and algorithm development of clinical practice guidelines for management of poststroke sensory loss: a systematic review

Date Published: 2023-11-17

Abstract:
Objectives This study aimed to assess the methodological quality of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) associated with the management of poststroke sensory loss and develop an algorithm for health professionals. Methods We conducted a systematic review for relevant CPGs published between 2017 and 2022 using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Checklist. Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II instrument was used to assess methodological quality. Recommendations for managing poststroke sensory loss from high and average-quality CPGs were summarised and developed into an algorithm. Results First, 1458 records were identified from the database searches and other sources. Finally, four CPGs were included: three were rated as high quality and one as average quality. Twenty-two recommendations were summarised from these CPGs and used to develop a draft algorithm. Then, we revised the draft algorithm developed by the authors based on expert feedback to form the final version. Conclusions The four CPGs included in this study had good quality. Based on these CPGs, we developed an algorithm to facilitate health professionals’ adherence to CPGs and contribute to evidence-based medicine. In the future, more high-quality CPGs are required to give further scientific and convincing evidence to manage poststroke sensory loss.

Introduction:
Poststroke sensory loss is a recognised impairment, usually caused by cerebral cortex or subcortical damage, and includes somatosensory, visual and auditory impairments. 1 Additionally, among somatosensory impairments, poststroke sensory loss is the most common. Over 50% of patients who had a stroke might experience somatosensation loss in several modalities such as touch, pain, temperature, vibration and entity. 2 3 The reported prevalence of poststroke visual impairment varies from 19% to 92%. Several visual…

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