Browse the latest research summaries in the field of telehealth & digital health for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Sensors, 2023 • June 26, 2023
This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of music-based therapy and rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS), utilizing wearable devices, for the rehabilitation of neurological patients, parti...
KEY FINDING: Music-based therapy RAS has a positive impact on spatiotemporal gait parameters, including walking speed, stride length, and cadence in neurological patients.
mHealth, 2023 • June 20, 2023
This editorial discusses the use of telehealth, particularly tele-exercise and tele-assessment, for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). It highlights the potential of smartphone applications ...
KEY FINDING: Synchronous push-up tele-assessment is a feasible and valid method for evaluating maximum resistance strength in individuals with SCI.
JMIR Formative Research, 2023 • September 14, 2023
This study provides preliminary evidence to support the effectiveness of self-management JITAIs in improving caregiver HRQOL. The findings suggest a dose-response relationship where a higher dosage of...
KEY FINDING: A positive dose-response relationship was found between the number of JITAI messages and improvements in caregiver strain, anxiety, and depression.
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2023 • September 18, 2023
This study analyzed Twitter and Instagram usage by patients with SCI to identify major themes expressed by patients regarding their experience. Patients most often shared images of their wheelchairs a...
KEY FINDING: The most common theme on Instagram was spreading positivity, while on Twitter, it was the appearance of a wheelchair.
Healthcare, 2023 • October 17, 2023
This review examines the clinical need, evidence, obstacles, and implementation strategies for using exoskeletons, virtual reality, and remote monitoring to improve physical function at home for chron...
KEY FINDING: Exoskeletons show promise in improving walking and balance for stroke patients, but study quality varies. Evidence for musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes, pulmonary conditions and heart disease is limited.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2025 • October 24, 2023
This pilot study evaluated the adherence, perceptions, and potential physical effects of a home sports video-game program for persons with chronic SCI. The Wii sports home video-gaming intervention el...
KEY FINDING: Participants showed overall high adherence rates to the Wii sports home video-gaming intervention, indicating its potential as a tool for increasing physical activity.
International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 2023 • March 1, 2023
This study evaluated the efficiency of a novel telerehabilitation service in a provincial health system in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service aimed to provide wayfinding and self-managem...
KEY FINDING: The telerehabilitation service has the potential to positively impact access to rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for individuals in rural areas and those on wait lists.
J Yeungnam Med Sci, 2024 • December 26, 2023
Noncontact sensors can be applied in many scenarios or cases in the field of rehabilitation medicine. Thus, noncontact sensors can significantly assist in the care of patients in rehabilitation depart...
KEY FINDING: Noncontact sensors enable the immediate detection of unstable vital signs, enabling medical staff to respond quickly. Furthermore, these continuous measurements enable a comprehensive assessment of a patient’s condition.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • October 1, 2023
This cross-sectional study compared exercisers and nonexercisers with SCI enrolled in a tele-exercise program to evaluate demographic, psychosocial, and physical characteristics. The results indicated...
KEY FINDING: Exercisers demonstrated significantly shorter duration of injury compared to nonexercisers.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2024 • February 26, 2024
The study explores the potential health outcomes and associated costs of introducing videoconference consultations in addition to regular care (VCG) when compared to regular care alone (RCG). During t...
KEY FINDING: The videoconference group (VCG) cost €5212 more for an additional 0.1 QALYs, resulting in an ICER of €52,120 per QALY.