ReviewNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2026
Evidence summary: facial nerve rehabilitationtraining management for patients with peripheral facial paralysis.
Review in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Response to comment on: "Predicting recovery in Bell's palsy: the impact of early rehabilitation and prognostic indicators".European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionThis study aims to systematically identify, appraise, extract, and synthesize the available evidence on the management of facial nerve rehabilitation for patients with peripheral facial palsy, in order to inform clinical decision-making.
methodsGuided by the 5S evidence model, a top-down search strategy was employed. Literature was retrieved from clinical decision support systems, national and international guideline repositories, professional society websites, and relevant databases. The search encompassed publication types such as clinical decisions, evidence summaries, best practice recommendations, guidelines, expert consensus statements, and systematic reviews, with a timeframe from the inception of each database until November 2025. Two researchers independently performed the critical appraisal of the included studies. Subsequently, a team of four reviewers extracted and synthesized the evidence using a standardized data extraction form. The final body of best evidence was established through panel discussions.
resultsA total of 17 articles were included, comprising 5 guidelines, 7 systematic reviews, 2 expert consensuses, and 3 Randomized Controlled Trials. Through analysis, 7 evidence themes and 31 pieces of best evidence were identified, covering: Team formation, rehabilitation training assessment, rehabilitation training protocol and key considerations, ocular care, psychological support, training monitoring and follow-up, health education. DISCUSSION: Whilst numerous rehabilitation schemes exist for peripheral facial palsy, clinicians should develop individualised management plans grounded in a comprehensive patient assessment. These regimens require continual refinement based on therapeutic response. Furthermore, an integrated care approach is imperative to prevent ocular complications and address psychological comorbidity, thereby enhancing adherence and improving overall quality of life.
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