The purpose of this paper was to describe the clinical and personal factors of persons with disabilities (PwD) seeking a new wheelchair evaluation via telerehabilitation compared to in-person appointments. This retrospective cohort analysis used the Functional Mobility Assessment and Uniform Dataset, which is a nationwide registry with ongoing enrollment at 31 clinical sites of PwD seeking a new wheelchair evaluation. PwD were stratified into either a Telerehabilitation Group or In-Person Group. There were 1,669 PwD in the Telerehabilitation Group and 10,284 in the In-Person Group. The Telerehabilitation Group had a higher mean age and higher percentage of Progressively Acquired Disabilities than the In-Person Group. This project lays the groundwork for future comparative effectiveness studies, which may influence telerehabilitation reimbursement policies for wheelchair services.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11249835 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2024.6630 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Professionals' Perspectives of Smart Stationary Bikes in Rehabilitation: Qualitative Study.
JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol
December 2024
Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain (CRIR) - Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM) du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CCSMTL), Université de Montréal, Institut de Réadaptation Gingras Lindsay de Montréal, 6300 avenue de Darlington, Montréal, QC, H3S 2J4, Canada, 1 514-343-6111.
Background: Stationary bikes are used in numerous rehabilitation settings, with most offering limited functionalities and types of training. Smart technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, bring new possibilities to achieve rehabilitation goals. However, it is important that these technologies meet the needs of users in order to improve their adoption in current practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMethodology for a Series of Rapid Reviews on Virtual Care in Rehabilitation, Reviewing Its Advantages and Challenges to Inform Best Practices.
Clin Pract
December 2024
Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Montréal, Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation du Montréal Métropolitain (CRIR), Montréal, QC H3S 1M9, Canada.
: Over the past two decades, the utilization of virtual care in rehabilitation has witnessed a significant surge; this is owing to the widespread availability of technological tools and the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, discussions surrounding the relevance and benefits of telerehabilitation have gained prominence among practitioners, who continually seek to enhance patient care while maintaining high standards of quality. Associated with these discussions are concerns over being able to provide care in an ethical way, as well as addressing equity issues that might be hindered or improved via telerehabilitation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Randomized Control Trial of a Virtually Delivered Program for Increasing Upper Limb Activity After Stroke.
Neurorehabil Neural Repair
December 2024
Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Background: Upper limb activity following stroke is low, which may limit recovery. We investigated whether a virtually-delivered upper limb program, that included a wearable device with reach-to-grasp feedback, would increase upper limb activity after stroke.
Methods: This was a parallel-group, assessor-blinded, randomized control trial conducted at 6 sites across 5 provinces of the CanStroke Recovery Trials Platform between 2020 to 2022.
Efficacy of telerehabilitation for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials combined with a bibliometric study.
J Orthop Surg Res
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China.
Background: Physical therapy (PT) is widely employed in osteoarthritis (OA). This study aimed to explore the research development of PT for OA and to identify the emerging treatment, and verify its efficacy.
Materials And Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection was used to conduct the bibliometric analysis.
Effects of physical therapy via telerehabilitation on cardiopulmonary, physical and psychological function in patients with coronavirus disease 2019: A randomised controlled trial.
J Telemed Telecare
December 2024
Faculty of Health Science Technology, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Bangkok, Thailand.
Objectives: To compare the effects of physical therapy via telerehabilitation on the improvement in cardiopulmonary function, physical factors and psychological factors in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Methods: Thirty-two patients with COVID-19 were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Both groups received online guidance and a leaflet on cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!