Scoping Review of Telehealth for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Applications for the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this scoping review was to identify information about telehealth and rehabilitation for the evaluation and management of musculoskeletal disorders, patient satisfaction, cost, and access as may be applicable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE for studies published between January 1, 2000, and June 1, 2019. Search terms consisted of MEDLINE medical subject headings and other words relevant to this review, including "telerehabilitation," "musculoskeletal," "telemedicine," "therapy," "chiropractic," "ergonomics," and "exercise." This review targeted studies of people aged 18 years and older with musculoskeletal concerns. Articles on diagnostic tests, effectiveness of treatment, patient satisfaction, access to care, and cost were i

SUBMITTER: Bucki FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8892222 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature