Telerehabilitation for Older Adults. Issue 4 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hayes, Donald
• Is Part Of: Topics in geriatric rehabilitation. Volume 36:Issue 4(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: physical therapy -- telehealth -- telerehabilitation; Geriatrics -- Periodicals; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 618.9703
• DOI: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000282
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0882-7524

Abstract

Abstract : Telerehabilitation (TR) uses technology to deliver physical and cognitive rehabilitation. TR supports many clinical categories pertaining to geriatric patients. Benefits from TR include reduced travel demands, longer consultation durations, and greater access to specialists for older patients. Despite these advantages many older adult patients and clinicians are reluctant to select TR as part of their care. The aim of this review is to summarize the evidence supporting the use of TR in the care of older adult patients.