Telehealth-Supported Exercise or Physical Activity Programs for Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The integration of telehealth-supported programs in chronic disease management has become increasingly common. However, its effectiveness for individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) remains unclear.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of telehealth-supported exercise or physical activity programs for individuals with KOA.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search encompassing Embase, MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, GreyNet, and medRxiv from inception to September 2023 was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials comparing telehealth-supported exercise or physical activity programs to a control condition for KOA. Data were extracted and qualitatively synthesized across eligible studies, and a meta-anal

SUBMITTER: Xiang XN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11329855 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature