Telerehabilitation Approaches for People with Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Telerehabilitation (TR) for chronic heart failure (CHF) allows for overcoming distance barriers and reducing exacerbations. However, little is known about TR descriptors, components, and efficacy in CHF.

Methods

This work systematically reviewed the TR strategies of randomized controlled trials in people with CHF. A meta-analysis was run to test its effect on exercise capacity and quality of life compared to no rehabilitation (NI) and conventional intervention (CI).

Results

Out of 6168 studies, 11 were eligible for the systematic review, and 8 for the meta-analysis. TR intervention was individual and multidimensional, with a frequency varying from 2 to 5 times per 8-12 weeks. The TR components mainly included an asynchronous model, monitoring/assessment,

SUBMITTER: Isernia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9820837 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature