The Growing Role of Telerehabilitation and Teleassessment in the Management of Movement Disorders in Rare Neurological Diseases: A Scoping Review.

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serval:BIB_4591A4DB100E
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
The Growing Role of Telerehabilitation and Teleassessment in the Management of Movement Disorders in Rare Neurological Diseases: A Scoping Review.
Journal
Telemedicine journal and e-health
Author(s)
Lavorgna L., Maida E., Reinhard C., Cras P., Reetz K., Molnar M.J., Nonnekes J., Medijainen K., Summa S., Diserens K., Petrarca M., Albanese A., Leocani L., Delussi M., Vinciguerra C., Pagliano E., Kubica J., Lallemant P., Wenning G., Sival D., Groleger Srsen K., Bertini E.S., Lopane G., Boesch S., Bonavita S., Crosiers D., Muresanu D., Timmann D., Federico A.
Working group(s)
European Reference Network on Rare Neurological Disease (ERN-RND) Telerehabilitation Working Group
ISSN
1556-3669 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1530-5627
Publication state
In Press
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: aheadofprint
Abstract
Background: People with rare neurological diseases (RNDs) often experience symptoms related to movement disorders, requiring a multidisciplinary approach, including rehabilitation. Telemedicine applied to rehabilitation and symptom monitoring may be suitable to ensure treatment consistency and personalized intervention. The objective of this scoping review aimed to emphasize the potential role of telerehabilitation and teleassessment in managing movement disorders within RNDs. By providing a systematic overview of the available literature, we sought to highlight potential interventions, outcomes, and critical issues. Methods: A literature search was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, IEEE, and Scopus up to March 2024. Two inclusion criteria were followed: (1) papers focusing on telerehabilitation and teleassessment and (2) papers dealing with movement disorders in RNDs. Results: Eighteen papers fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The main interventions were home-based software and training programs, exergames, wearable sensors, smartphone applications, virtual reality and digital music players for telerehabilitation; wearable sensors, mobile applications, and patient home video for teleassessment. Key findings revealed positive outcomes in gait, balance, limb disability, and in remote monitoring. Limitations include small sample sizes, short intervention durations, and the lack of standardized protocols. Conclusion: This review highlighted the potential of telerehabilitation and teleassessment in addressing movement disorders within RNDs. Data indicate that these modalities may play a major role in supporting conventional programs. Addressing limitations through multicenter studies, longer-term follow-ups, and standardized protocols is essential. These measures are essential for improving remote rehabilitation and assessment, contributing to an improved quality of life for people with RNDs.
Keywords
digital health, exergames, rare neurological diseases, telemedicine, telerehabilitation, virtual reality
Pubmed
Web of science
Create date
11/07/2024 15:22
Last modification date
12/07/2024 7:04
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