Effectiveness of telerehabilitation interventions in persons with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review

Abstract

Background Telerehabilitation, a service delivery model using telecommunications technology to provide therapy at a distance, is used in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS), but evidence for their effectiveness is yet to be determined. Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of telerehabilitation intervention pwMS. Method A comprehensive literature search was conducted using medical and health science electronic databases. Three reviewers selected potential studies and independently assessed the methodological quality. A meta-analysis was not possible due to heterogeneity amongst included trials, and a qualitative analysis was performed for best evidence synthesis. Results T..