Benefits of emotion-based training for the rehabilitation of stroke patients: A scoping review.

BACKGROUND: The application of emotional stimuli is beneficial when practicing tasks that must be learned. OBJECTIVE: This scoping review examined related literature to identify the applicability of emotion-based training for therapeutic activities. METHOD: All relevant literature published as of April 1, 2020 in four prominent databases was searched (CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, and PsycINFO) using the five-stage review framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. RESULTS: After sophisticated searches and exclusions, ten publications were included for further review. Our results revealed three types of emotion-based stimulation methods that can influence therapeutic effects on stroke patients. However, the research did not compare the difference between the pros, cons, and effectiveness of each type of sensory stimulation. CONCLUSION: Rehabilitation specialists are encouraged to obtain a broad understanding of therapeutic situations and their possible impacts on a given environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]