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{"title":"Increasing the use of video telehealth in residential aged care homes: A mixed-methods evaluation of a practical telehealth training program to support telehealth implementation.","authors":"Annie Banbury, Roshni Mendis, Monica Taylor, Jaimon T Kelly, Emma E Thomas, Liam J Caffery, Helen M Haydon, Centaine Snoswell, Anthony C Smith","doi":"10.1177/1357633X261443035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X261443035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionTelehealth in Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) is recommended to improve access to specialist health services. Successful telehealth adoption depends on reliable technical infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and revised models of care. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a telehealth training program on RACH staff's knowledge and skills, telehealth uptake, related challenges and how to sustain its use.MethodA quasi-experimental design study. After delivering an onsite training program, we conducted t-tests with pre- and post-surveys, analysed feedback from training consultants, and performed follow-up interviews with RACH's senior managers.ResultsFrom August 2023 to October 2024, 41 RACHs received onsite telehealth training, primarily attended by nurses (88%). Survey results showed significant improvements in perceived telehealth knowledge, skills and confidence. A key motivator for implementing telehealth was enabling family members to attend consultations, while the major barrier was transitioning external health providers from phone to video consultations. In followup data, senior staff reported increases in telehealth activity and staff's confidence in using it, but potential for more activity. They wanted ongoing support, particularly to improve external providers' capability and willingness to use telehealth, indicating sustained telehealth adoption requires more than just access to equipment and training in RACHs.DiscussionTelehealth training can be effective in increasing knowledge, skills and confidence to use telehealth in RACHs. However, RACHs need ongoing training and support, especially given workforce challenges and staff retention issues. Engaging all stakeholders, particularly external service providers is crucial to ensure that telehealth-supported models of care are well integrated within the broader health system.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"1357633X261443035"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dedicated day surgery supported by remote patient monitoring for appendicectomy and cholecystectomy procedures: A cost-effectiveness analysis.","authors":"John Paul Kuwornu, David Brain, Kheng-Seong Ng, Amina Tariq, Melissa Baysari, Sundresan Naicker, Adeola Bamgboje-Ayodele, Adrian Boscolo, Owen Hutchings, Peter J Lee, Steven M McPhail","doi":"10.1177/1357633X261442274","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X261442274","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundManaging inpatient demand is challenging, especially for high-volume emergency surgical casemixes such as acute appendicitis and cholecystitis. These conditions drive unplanned admissions and consume significant bed capacity, despite their suitability for accelerated pathways. We evaluated a bundled care model for this casemix, incorporating same-day discharge protocols and remote patient monitoring to reduce unnecessary inpatient stays and optimize hospital resources.MethodsA decision tree model compared the proposed same-day discharge surgical care model supported by remote patient monitoring with conventional inpatient care for suitable emergency department presentations requiring appendicectomy or cholecystectomy. The primary outcome was the number of inpatient bed days saved. Costs were estimated from the healthcare payer perspective in 2023 Australian dollars over a 12-month horizon. National datasets and published literature informed model inputs. Robustness was assessed using deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses.ResultsThe same-day discharge surgical care model saved 0.57 bed days per patient (2.07 days for conventional inpatient care vs. 1.50 days for the same-day model) and reduced healthcare costs by AU$772 per patient (AU$9436 vs. AU$8664). Findings remained consistent across wide parameter variations in both sensitivity analyses.ConclusionThe proposed same-day discharge surgical care model supported by remote patient monitoring was a dominant strategy, achieving cost savings and reducing bed-day utilization compared with conventional inpatient care. These results highlight the potential of telehealth-enabled surgical pathways to improve hospital efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and advance digitally integrated models of perioperative care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"1357633X261442274"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of telemedicine interventions on health outcomes in older adults with dementia: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Huizhen Zhang, Shengze Zhi, Shuyan Fang, Jiaxin Li, Mengyuan Li, Jianing Lang, Dachen Li, Jiao Sun","doi":"10.1177/1357633X261447401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X261447401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionDementia prevalence is rising, imposing significant burdens on patients and caregivers. Telemedicine, encompassing devices, software, and videos, shows potential to address these challenges, but evidence on its effectiveness across dementia severities and intervention types remains unclear. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of different telemedicine types on health outcomes in older adults with dementia using randomized controlled trials (RCTs).MethodsSix databases were searched through February 2026 for RCTs involving adults ≥60 years with dementia. Twelve studies (21500 participants) were included, assessing telemedicine interventions (video, device, software) versus usual care. Outcomes included cognitive function, activities of daily living (ADLs), depression, and caregiver burden. Risk of bias was evaluated via Cochrane RoB 2.0, and meta-analyses used RevMan 5.4.FindingsTelemedicine significantly improved ADLs (<i>Z</i> = 2.63, <i>P</i> < 0.05, <i>I²</i>=1%) but showed no effects on cognitive function, depression, caregiver burden, or transfer rates. High heterogeneity was noted in cognitive (<i>I²</i>=81.6%) and depression (<i>I²</i>=87%) analyses. Subgroup differences between video and device interventions were nonsignificant.ConclusionsTelemedicine modestly enhances ADLs in dementia but lacks broad efficacy across other outcomes. Variations in intervention content, population severity, and technological accessibility may influence results. Future research should stratify by dementia severity, tailor interventions to cognitive levels, and integrate caregiver-focused approaches to optimize telemedicine impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"1357633X261447401"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The use of telehealth technology in remote management of vestibular disorders: A scoping review.","authors":"Selena J Hutchins, Joanne Howie, Christopher J Barr, Laurence Preen, Maayken El van den Berg","doi":"10.1177/1357633X261445470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X261445470","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundVestibular disorders affect approximately 34% of adults over the age of 50. Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is ideally provided by trained clinicians; however, access can be limited, particularly in rural and remote areas. Telehealth technologies offer alternative means of accessing healthcare. This scoping review aims to map use of telehealth technology in VR.MethodsA systematic search of five databases (CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest, PubMed and Cochrane) was conducted to identify relevant qualitative and quantitative studies from 2010 to 2025. The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. Data were analysed and reported using a convergent segregated approach, in line with the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodological guidance for the conduct of mixed methods systematic reviews.ResultsForty-three articles were included. Telehealth modalities included smartphone applications (<i>n</i> = 18), telephone calls (<i>n</i> = 3), videoconferencing (<i>n</i> = 5), web applications (<i>n</i> = 14), and store-and-forward video technologies (<i>n</i> = 3). Telehealth technology was found to be accurate in recording oculomotor assessments and nystagmus, delivering canalith repositioning manoeuvres and undertaking outcome assessments. Improvements in health outcomes were demonstrated for subjective dizziness, balance, and oculomotor tests. Users reported telehealth technology to be feasible for remote VR with benefits including increased self-confidence with exercises, improved symptom awareness, and enhanced engagement and motivation for exercises.ConclusionsTelehealth technologies for VR show potential for improved health outcomes, diagnostic accuracy and positive user experience across a range of vestibular disorders. However, evidence for some vestibular disorders and telehealth modalities is limited by small sample sizes and a lack of studies. Further high-quality research is required in these areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"1357633X261445470"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Connected care: A telehealth and patient-reported outcome measure-based model for post-arthroplasty follow-up in a public hospital system.","authors":"Benjamin McElwee, Libby Spiers, Oren Tirosh, Christina Zaki, Eugenie Ng, Phong Tran","doi":"10.1177/1357633X261444805","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X261444805","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundRising demand for total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) places significant pressure on healthcare systems. Routine in-person follow-up is resource-intensive and may limit access for new or higher priority patients. The Connected Care protocol integrates telehealth with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to support a more efficient and patient-centred model of post-operative care.MethodsOver 2 years in a public health institution, all THA and TKA patients completed routine pre-operative and post-operative PROMs. Patients scoring ≤27 on the Oxford hip score or Oxford knee score, and/or requested further clinical review, were triaged to telehealth consultation. Following telehealth assessment, patients were either booked for face-to-face review, discharged from routine follow-up, or managed with ongoing remote monitoring.Results1272 patients returned PROMs. Of these, 451 patients (35.5%) scored ≤27 and/or requested further review. Following telehealth consultation, 47 (10.4%) were discharged from face-to-face care, while 71 (15.7%) previously discharged had appointments reinstated for timely in-person review. Among 821 patients (64.5%) who scored >27 and did not request further review, 169 (20.6%) had pre-existing face-to-face appointments cancelled. Overall, the Connected Care protocol generated 216 additional orthopaedic outpatient appointment slots over the 24-month period.DiscussionPROM-guided telehealth triage enabled risk-stratified, patient-centred follow-up post-THA/TKA, improving outpatient capacity within a publicly funded orthopaedic service. It reduced low-value outpatient encounters while preserving access to face-to-face care when clinically indicated. Future development should incorporate post-operative radiographic review, extend the model to other orthopaedic pathways, and enhance cultural and linguistic accessibility to support equitable digital post-operative care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"1357633X261444805"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147823025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Telerehabilitation in the remote care of patients' post-orthopaedic surgery: Benefits and limitations for patients.","authors":"Nawel Ouendi, Eugénie Avril, Benjamin Dervaux, Philippe Pudlo, Laura Wallard","doi":"10.1177/1357633X251352613","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1357633X251352613","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify the factors that might influence patients' adoption of telerehabilitation post-orthopaedic surgery knee and hip.MethodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 total hip arthroplasty (THA; <i>n</i> = 6) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA; <i>n</i> = 14) patients. These interviews were guided by an interview framework inspired by the Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2 (UTAUT2). The System Usability Scale (SUS) was used to assess patients' perception of usability.ResultsThe interviews highlighted facilitators perceived by the subjects, such as reinforcement and motivation to practice physical activity, personalised follow-up from clinicians (via gamification), complementarity to conventional therapy and cost (urban travel). The results also revealed perceived barriers, including the risk of injury and lack of relationship with the professional. These factors need to be considered in user-centred design. SUS results were not influenced by the subject gender, or age. The results obtained for the SUS indicate an average score of 54.6 ± 19.6, meaning that potential usability is slightly acceptable.ConclusionUser-centred design is essential for adherence. Individualised and gamified programmes could improve patient care by encouraging participation and autonomy. Setting achievable goals and clinician support help maintain engagement, ensuring the long-term benefits of exercise. These key points could increase mass participation and thus improve telerehabilitation care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"376-388"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The physical and psychological effectiveness of mHealth-based physiotherapy for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Weihong Shi, Lixia Chen, Yuhang Zhang, Wangshu Yuan, Qing Li, Zhengwei Chen, Houqiang Zhang, Qiyang Feng, Yingshan Gan, Huiling Zhang, Di Liu, Ye Lin","doi":"10.1177/1357633X251340037","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1357633X251340037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundTo determine (a) the effect of mHealth-based physiotherapy for patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) on fear, anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy; (b) which is the most effective on improving individuals' pain intensity and physical disability through the comparison of the efficacy of mHealth-based physiotherapy with outpatient-based physiotherapy, home-based physiotherapy with simple supervision or unsupervision, and waiting-list group.MethodsThe systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE (via Ovid), Scopus, Embase, the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) until September 20, 2024. Two independent reviewers (LQ and CZW) extracted information about origin, characteristics of study participants, eligibility criteria, characteristics of interventions, outcome measures and main results.ResultsA total of 37 RCTs involving 5832 participants were included. The risk of bias was generally low in the included studies. The results indicated that mHealth-based physiotherapy for individuals' CNLBP was more effective in reducing pain intensity (standardized mean difference [SMD] -0.32, 95% CI -0.48 to -0.17; <i>P</i> < 0.001), improving physical disability (SMD -0.30, 95% CI -0.42 to -0.18; <i>P</i> < 0.001), and decreasing fear-avoidance (SMD -0.28, 95% CI -0.47 to -0.09; <i>P</i> = 0.004). However, the mHealth-based physiotherapy was less effective on decreasing anxiety (SMD 0.29, 95% CI 0.06-0.52; <i>P</i> = 0.01) and remained unclear in decreasing depression (SMD 0.13, 95% CI -0.05 to 0.31; <i>P</i> = 0.16) and improving self-efficacy (SMD 0.14, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.34; <i>P</i> = 0.18). In subgroup analyses of pain intensity and physical disability, mHealth-based physiotherapy for individual with CNLBP was more effective than outpatient-based physiotherapy, home-based physiotherapy with simple supervision or unsupervision and waiting-list groups.ConclusionOur meta-analysis suggested that mHealth-based physiotherapy holds significant potential for reducing pain intensity and fear-avoidance, and improving physical disability in individuals with CNLBP compared to traditional physiotherapy model. However, its effect was less on reducing anxiety and depression, and improving self-efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"295-315"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13070138/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144163487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Telecare enhances the retention of patients with inflammatory bowel disease within a tertiary care inflammatory bowel disease center.","authors":"Jeffrey Olson, Dawn Beaulieu, Audrey Bennett, Robin Dalal, Baldeep Pabla, David A Schwartz, Elizabeth Scoville, Allison McCoy, Sara Horst","doi":"10.1177/1357633X251349383","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1357633X251349383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundTelecare is increasingly important in managing patients with chronic diseases, including patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study evaluates the impact of telecare on patient retention and access to tertiary care for patients with IBD.MethodsWe analyzed patient data from a tertiary care IBD center, comparing patterns pre-COVID (January 2018 to March 2020) and post-COVID (August 2020 to January 2023) as only post-COVID patients had availability of telecare for return visits. Patients were classified based on their visit types and drive times to the clinic. Statistical analyses were conducted using Pearson Chi Square analysis for categorical variables as well as Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis statistical tests with Bonferroni correction for multiple tests.ResultsA total of 7040 patients were included. In the post-COVID period, 62% of return visit patients chose telecare, leading to increased retention rates (nonreturning patients decreased from 14% to 8%). Returning patient retention increased for 2 to 3 hours and more than 3 hours of drive time (+10% and +14%). Telecare return patients had significantly longer drive times (median 56.1 minutes) than nonreturn (median 45.7 minutes, p = 0.007) and in-person return prior to telecare availability (median 38.8, p < 0.001) patients. Patient satisfaction scores were high for both telecare and in-person visits. Telecare patients had lower rates of emergency department visits and hospital admissions.ConclusionTelecare significantly enhances patient retention and access to tertiary IBD care, particularly for patients living at greater distances. The study demonstrates that telecare is an effective strategy for maintaining multidisciplinary IBD care without compromising patient satisfaction or outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"359-364"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Suicide prevention ECHO: Evaluating a tele-education program to increase suicide prevention knowledge and skills in adolescent and adult providers.","authors":"Allison Liu, Sebastian Otero, Patrick Gower, Samantha Allen, Morgan Hamilton, Isa Rodriguez, Kanika Mittal, Royce Lee, Nabil Abou Baker, Sarah Patrick, Daniel Johnson, Neda Laiteerapong","doi":"10.1177/1357633X251350456","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1357633X251350456","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionSuicide is the second leading cause of death in persons aged 10-34 in the US. Despite the availability of evidence-based suicide screening tools and interventions, there is a gap in suicide prevention knowledge among non-psychiatric healthcare providers. This study examined a novel education program, Project ECHO^®, focused on suicide prevention. Project ECHO^® delivers subspecialized medical knowledge via teleconferencing to primary care providers and behavioral health providers.MethodsThe ECHO-Chicago Suicide Prevention program encompassed three series with 10 (behavioral health providers & primary care providers) or 9 (pediatric primary care providers) one-hour sessions in 2023-2024. Each session was comprised of expert-led didactics and participant-led case discussions. Topics included suicide epidemiology, secondary stress, zero suicide model, screening, cultural competency, safety planning, follow-up, and post-acute care transitions. Pre- and post-series surveys were used to evaluate the education program. Free text responses were analyzed using thematic coding.ResultsIn total, 106 participants participated in the program; 79 (75%) completed both the pre- and post-series surveys. Overall mean self-efficacy scores increased from 4.1 to 5.4 (<i>p</i> < 0.0001) in the behavioral health providers/primary care providers series and from 3.3 to 5.2 (<i>p</i> < 0.0001) in the pediatric primary care providers series. Participants reported an improved ability to manage complex cases and an increased quality of care. Qualitative analysis suggested clinicians benefited from learning specific screening tools and soft skills, including patient communication.DiscussionAs an affordable, scalable model, our novel curriculum has the potential to improve suicide prevention knowledge and practices amongst pediatric, adult, behavioral health, and interdisciplinary providers.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"365-375"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Telerehabilitation for peripheral facial palsy: A scoping review.","authors":"Davide Grillo, Gianluca Ossola, Mattia Cecconi, Stefano Vania, Ignazio Geraci, Gianluca Calò, Sara Federico, Mirko Zitti, Błażej Cieślik, Silvia Zangarini, Pawel Kiper","doi":"10.1177/1357633X251342335","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1357633X251342335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background and ObjectivesDriven by the rising demand for telerehabilitation (TR) services and digital transformations in the healthcare management of people with facial palsy (FP), studies on TR programs in this specific population are steadily increasing. Our scoping review aimed to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge on TR for people with FP by addressing three subquestions regarding the types of studies conducted, the technologies used, and the potential existing technologies that could be adapted for TR in this context.Study Design and MethodsWe followed the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews. Between January and February 2024, two authors performed a literature search on Medline, Cochrane, PEDro, and Scopus databases, while two additional authors conducted a gray literature search using the \"Grey Matters\" tool, repositories, and Google.ResultsA total of 10,804 reports were initially considered in this scoping review. After the screening process, we included and analyzed 39 results. We found 18 studies with 11 different study designs or types related to TR in FP, 14 technologies projected or already used for TR purposes with a variety of delivery methods or rehabilitative treatments, and 18 additional digital instruments suitable for different TR stages.ConclusionsOur findings indicate a growing interest in and development of TR instruments, aligning with the broader expansion of telemedicine services across healthcare. We have identified a diverse range of delivery methods, rehabilitative treatments, and digital tools utilized in TR for FP. Additionally, our comprehensive overview provides healthcare providers with practical insights to improve their approach to managing patients with FP in TR contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":50024,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare","volume":" ","pages":"336-347"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13070137/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144250582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}