Mapping the role of sensation in arm function after stroke—from somatosensation to sensorimotor function, arm use, and participation: a scoping review

Abstract

Purpose: To explore available literature profiling the role of somatosensation on arm function after stroke; from somatosensation to sensorimotor function, arm use, and participation. Methods: Studies were included if they had a standardised measure of somatosensation of the arm, in combination with a standardised measure of sensorimotor function, arm use, and/or participation. Ten databases were searched. Outcome measures were classified relative to the International Classification of Functioning framework and somatosensory function was categorised according to which somatosensory modality was assessed. Results: The scoping review included 377 studies. Most studies (74.8%) measured somatose..