EHealth in Geriatric Rehabilitation: Systematic Review of Effectiveness, Feasibility, and Usability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

eHealth has the potential to improve outcomes such as physical activity or balance in older adults receiving geriatric rehabilitation. However, several challenges such as scarce evidence on effectiveness, feasibility, and usability hinder the successful implementation of eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to assess evidence on the effectiveness, feasibility, and usability of eHealth interventions in older adults in geriatric rehabilitation.

Methods

We searched 7 databases for randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized studies, quantitative descriptive studies, qualitative research, and mixed methods studies that applied eHealth interventions during geriatric rehabilitation. Included studies investigated a c

SUBMITTER: Kraaijkamp JJM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8414304 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature