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Occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play essential roles in recovery; however, discipline-specific evidence to guide assessment and intervention remains limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To map existing evidence related to OT, PT, and SLP interventions aimed at improving arousal and supporting emergence in adults with DoC following TBI.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Guided by the Arksey and O\u2019Malley framework and a pre-published protocol, ten databases, PEDro, and gray literature were searched. Eligible studies included adults with TBI-related DoC and reported OT-, PT-, or SLP-led interventions targeting arousal or emergence outcomes. Data extraction was completed independently by two reviewers, with third-party verification.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of 54,832 records screened, 77 studies met inclusion criteria. PT-focused interventions accounted for 46.8% (n\u2009=\u200936) of studies, OT for 32.5% (n\u2009=\u200925), and SLP for 14.3% (n\u2009=\u200911); 32.5% (n\u2009=\u200925) addressed all three disciplines. Sensory stimulation was the most common intervention, followed by verticalization approaches. The Coma Recovery Scale\u2013Revised was the most frequently used outcome measure.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Evidence supports individualized sensory stimulation and early mobilization to promote arousal and emergence; however, interventions targeting DoC have changed little over 55 years. Substantial gaps remain, particularly for self-care and SLP-specific interventions, highlighting the need for stronger discipline-specific research and standardized reporting. 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