Effectiveness of guided telerehabilitation on functional performance in community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review the effectiveness of guided telerehabilitation on improving functional performance in community-dwelling older adults.

Data sources

Articles published in PubMed, Cochrane Library and Embase (Ovid) from 01 January 2010 up to 17 October 2023.

Review methods

Included studies had (1) a randomised controlled trial design, (2) an average population age of 65 years or older, (3) a home-based setting and (4) evaluated the effectiveness of functional performance outcome measures. The intervention was considered telerehabilitation when guided by a healthcare professional using video, audio and/or text communication technologies with a minimum frequency of once per week. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 202

SUBMITTER: Gamble CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898211 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature