Models of Telehealth Service Delivery in Adults With Spinal Cord Injuries: Scoping Review

This review looks at how telehealth (health services delivered using technology) is used for adults living in the community with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The review identifies different types of telehealth services used to help manage common issues after SCI, like pain, pressure ulcers, and mental health challenges. The findings can help policymakers and healthcare providers create better web-based health services for people with SCI.

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  Telehealth services are used for managing secondary complications of SCI, including physical activity, chronic pain, pressure ulcers and psychosocial dysfunction.
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  There's inconsistency in reporting patient details, like the type and level of spinal cord injury, which makes it harder to compare study results.
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  The review suggests a rise in telehealth use, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the potential of combined (in-person and remote) healthcare models.