ARAÚJO, Marilaine Silva de; QUADROS, Nádia Kézia Farias de Souza; SANTOS, Thaís Morais Lima
Abstract:
This study investigates the importance of psychological support in the rehabilitation of
post-stroke patients, considering neuroplasticity as a central mechanism for functional
and cognitive recovery.The research aims to highlight the effectiveness of
psychological interventions, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), in
promoting neural reorganization, the restoration of cognitive abilities, and the
improvement of patients’ quality of life. It is grounded in the academic and clinicalrelevance of the topic, integrating knowledge from neuroscience and psychology to
enhance humanized and multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategies. The adopted
methodology was a qualitative literature review, analyzing 25 selected studies that
address neuroplasticity, psychological interventions, and evidence of therapeutic
efficacy. The results demonstrate that psychological support enhances neuroplasticity
through the restructuring of thought patterns, emotional regulation, and motivation
stimulation, fostering greater adherence to therapies and integration between body
and mind. It was found that early and continuous interventions significantly contribute
to cortical reorganization, the formation of new synaptic connections, and adaptation
to post-stroke limitations. The study concludes that psychological support is an
essential component in post-stroke rehabilitation, acting as a mediator of emotional,
cognitive, and neurobiological processes, and promoting functional recovery and
social reintegration of patients.
