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Outcome Measures Utilized to Assess the Efficacy of Telerehabilitation for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review Publisher



Shariat A1 ; Najafabadi MG2 ; Nakhostin Ansari N3, 4 ; Anastasio AT5 ; Bagheri K6 ; Hassanzadeh G1, 7, 8 ; Farghadan M9
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  1. 1. Department of Digital Health, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417613151, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, 1439957131, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 141556559, Iran
  4. 4. Research Center for War-Affected People, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417613151, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, 27710, NC, United States
  6. 6. School of Osteopathic Medicine, Campbell University, Lillington, 27546, NC, United States
  7. 7. Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417613151, Iran
  8. 8. Department of Neuroscience and Addiction Studies, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1417613151, Iran
  9. 9. Department of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Computer Engineering, Islamic Azad University of South Tehran Branch, Tehran, 4147654919, Iran

Source: Brain Sciences Published:2023


Abstract

Introduction: Outcome measures using telerehabilitation (TR) in the context of post-stroke rehabilitation are an area of emerging research. The current review assesses the literature related to TR for patients requiring post-stroke rehabilitation. The purpose of this study is to survey the outcome measures used in TR studies and to define which parts of the International Organization of Functioning are measured in trials. Methods: TR studies were searched in Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane Library), the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) from 2016 to June 2023. Two reviewers individually assessed the full text. Discrepancies regarding inclusion or exclusion were resolved by an additional reviewer. Results: A total of 24 studies were included in the current review. The findings were synthesized and presented taking into account their implications within clinical practice, areas of investigation, and strategic implementation. Conclusions: The scoping review has recognized a broad range of outcome measures utilized in TR studies, shedding light on gaps in the current literature. Furthermore, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and end users (such as clinicians and policymakers), providing insights into the most appropriate outcome measures for TR. There is a lack of studies examining the required follow-up after TR, emphasizing the need for future research in this area. © 2023 by the authors.
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