Exploratory meta-analysis of the effect of music intervention on arousal promotion in patients with disorders of consciousness: evidence from controlled studies
Xiaoying Zhang
IntroductionDisorders of consciousness (DoC) are common disabling conditions following severe brain injury that impose a substantial burden on families and society. Music intervention, as a non-invasive stimulation method, has garnered increasing attention in the field of neurorehabilitation. However, evidence regarding its awakening effects in patients with DoC remains inconsistent. This study systematically reviewed controlled trials investigating the effects of music intervention on the level