The Use of Telerehabilitation to Improve Movement-Related Outcomes and Quality of Life for Individuals With Parkinson Disease: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) can improve their overall mobility and participation in daily activities as they engage in frequent exercise. Despite the need for individually tailored exercises, persons with PD often face barriers to accessing physical rehabilitation professionals who can provide them. Telerehabilitation (TR) may facilitate access to necessary and individually tailored rehabilitation for individuals with PD.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of TR for individuals with PD and explore clinical outcomes compared to in-person care.

Methods

This was a pilot randomized controlled trial conducted at 2 outpatient neurorehabilitation clinics with 3 study groups: clinic+TR, TR-only, and usual care (UC). TR was

SUBMITTER: Johnson JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325111 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature