Effects of telemedicine interventions on cognitive function in post-stroke cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q1 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare Pub Date : 2025-07-15 DOI:10.1177/1357633X251357996

Qiqing Zhong, Yifan Wu, Shengze Zhi, Shuyan Fang, Mengyuan Li, Jiaxin Li, Huizhen Zhang, Jianing Lang, Rui Wang, Jiao Sun

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BackgroundPost-stroke cognitive impairment is characterized by cognitive dysfunction occurring within 6 months post-stroke. Telemedicine uses communication technologies to deliver healthcare remotely and has shown efficacy in improving cognitive impairment. However, a systematic review specifically evaluating telemedicine's effects on cognitive outcomes in post-stroke cognitive impairment is lacking.ObjectivesThis systematic review aimed to examine the effectiveness of telemedicine interventions for cognitive function in post-stroke cognitive impairment.MethodsA comprehensive search was performed across 10 electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochran library, Scopus, and ProQuest Dissertations and three Chinese-language databases (CNKI, Wan Fang, and Vip) from their respective inception dates to May 2025. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Meta-analysis was performed by the use of Review Manager 5.3 and Stata 15.ResultsThe initial search yielded 10,365 articles, with 19 studies included in the systematic review. The results showed that telemedicine interventions had a significant moderate effect on global cognition (standardized mean difference (SMD = 0.69, Z = 4.23, P < 0.01) and significantly improved visuospatial function (SMD = 0.57, Z = 2.76, P < 0.05) and language (SMD = 0.62, Z = 2.59, P < 0.05). Sub-group analyses showed significant effects for both online tools or computer software and mobile apps, though high heterogeneity was noted. Additionally, telemedicine interventions had a significant effect on activities of daily living (SMD = 0.64, Z = 5.16, P < 0.01).ConclusionConsidering the obstacles and limitations of traditional face-to-face rehabilitation, telemedicine is an effective approach for treating post-stroke cognitive impairment that can significantly improve cognitive function. Future studies should address heterogeneity through rigorous designs, long-term follow-ups, neuroimaging, and biomarker integration to elucidate underlying mechanisms.The protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024502185).

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Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 医学-卫生保健

CiteScore

14.10

自引率

10.60%

发文量

174

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare provides excellent peer reviewed coverage of developments in telemedicine and e-health and is now widely recognised as the leading journal in its field. Contributions from around the world provide a unique perspective on how different countries and health systems are using new technology in health care. Sections within the journal include technology updates, editorials, original articles, research tutorials, educational material, review articles and reports from various telemedicine organisations. A subscription to this journal will help you to stay up-to-date in this fast moving and growing area of medicine.