Effectiveness of Internet-Based Telehealth Programs in Patients With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic musculoskeletal disease that causes pain, functional disability, and an economic burden. Nonpharmacological treatments are at the core of OA management. However, limited access to these services due to uneven regional local availability has been highlighted. Internet-based telehealth (IBTH) programs, providing digital access to abundant health care resources, offer advantages, such as convenience and cost-effectiveness. These characteristics make them promising strategies for the management of patients with OA.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of IBTH programs in the management of patients with hip or knee OA.

Methods

We systematically searched 6 electronic databases to identify trials comparing IBTH

SUBMITTER: Wang HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474128 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature