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World J Psychiatry. Nov 19, 2025; 15(11): 109332
Published online Nov 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i11.109332
Published online Nov 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i11.109332
Application of electromyographic biofeedback therapy in physical dysfunction rehabilitation and post-stroke anxiety reduction in stroke survivors
Li Yu, Hao Niu, Wen-Bin Ji, Zhi-Gang Liu, Bin Jiang, Wei-Ya Wang, Department of Rehabilitation, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Yu L designed the experiments and conducted clinical data collection; Ji WB, Liu ZG, Jiang B, and Wang WY performed postoperative follow-up and recorded the data, conducted the collation and statistical analysis; Yu L and Niu H made critical revisions to important knowledge content. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao) (No. KYLL-KS-2024195).
Informed consent statement: The Ethics Committee agreed to waive informed consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this article.
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Corresponding author: Hao Niu, Department of Rehabilitation, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), No. 758 Hefei Road, Shibei District, Qingdao 266000, Shandong Province, China. niuhao3702@163.com
Received: July 8, 2025
Revised: August 11, 2025
Accepted: September 24, 2025
Published online: November 19, 2025
Processing time: 117 Days and 23 Hours
Revised: August 11, 2025
Accepted: September 24, 2025
Published online: November 19, 2025
Processing time: 117 Days and 23 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study evaluates the effectiveness of electromyographic biofeedback therapy combined with conventional rehabilitation in post-stroke limb motor dysfunction and anxiety reduction. Patients (N = 60) were divided into control (conventional rehabilitation only) and biofeedback groups. Assessments included the Fugl-Meyer assessment, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. Results showed significant improvements in motor function and reduced anxiety in the biofeedback group compared to controls, highlighting the potential of this combined approach to enhance recovery outcomes in stroke patients.