Effectiveness of Tele-rehabilitation Programs in Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tele-rehabilitation (TR) may be an effective alternative or complement to centre-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR) with heart failure (HF) patients, helping overcome accessibility problems to CBCR. The aim of this study is to systematically review the literature in order to assess the clinical effectiveness of TR programs in the management of chronic HF patients, compared to standard of care and standard rehabilitation (CBCR).

Methods and results

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the effect and safety of TR programs in HF patients, regarding cardiovascular death, heart failure-related hospitalizations, functional capacity and quality of life. We searched 4 electronic databases up until May 2020, reviewed refere

SUBMITTER: Cavalheiro AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8212368 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature