| Date |
Author |
Title |
Journal (abbreviated) |
Summary |
| 2015 |
Agostini, Moja, Banzi, et al. [30] |
Telerehab and recovery of motor function: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
J Telemed Telecare |
Inconclusive evidence for the efficacy of telerehab on motor function |
| 2015 |
Levy, Silverman, Jia, et al. [27] |
Effects of physical therapy delivery via home video telerehab on functional and health-related quality of life outcomes |
J Rehabil Res Dev |
Decreased the transportation and financial burden; significant improvement between baseline and discharge; 96% of patients were satisfied or very satisfied |
| 2016 |
Testa and Rossettini [31] |
Enhance placebo, avoid nocebo: How contextual factors affect physiotherapy outcomes |
Man Ther |
Physical therapist and patient features, characteristics of the treatment, healthcare settings all influence clinical outcomes |
| 2017 |
Tenforde, Hefner, Kodish-Wachs, et al. [29] |
Telehealth in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: A Narrative Review |
PM R |
Limitations include barriers in establishing a strong patient relationship; limited physical examination; patients with mobility impairments benefit greatly |
| 2018 |
Howard and Kaufman [32] |
Telehealth applications for outpatients with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders |
Muscle Nerve |
Promotes access to healthcare, decreases travel burden and financial burden, therefore beneficial when used to overcome physical and geographical barriers. |
