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Aki Rintala1,2, Sanna Hakala1, Jaana Paltamaa3
1a Faculty of Sport and Health Science , University of Jyvaskyla , Jyvaskyla , Finland.
Objective:
To determine the effectiveness of technology-based distance physical rehabilitation interventions in multiple sclerosis (MS) on physical activity and walking.
Data Sources:
A systematic literature search was conducted in seven databases from January 2000 to September 2016. Randomized controlled trials of technology-based distance physical rehabilitation interventions on physical activity and walking outcome measures were included.
Methods:
Methodological quality of the studies was determined and a meta-analysis was performed. In addition, a subanalysis of technologies and an additional analysis comparing to no treatment were conducted.
Results:
The meta-analysis consisted of 11 studies. The methodological quality was good (8/13). The Internet, telephone, exergaming, and pedometers were the technologies enabling distance physical rehabilitation. Technology-based distance physical rehabilitation had a large effect on physical activity (standard mean difference (SMD) 0.59; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.38 to 0.79; p < 0.00001) compared to control group with usual care, minimal treatment, and no treatment. A large effect was also observed on physical activity (SMD 0.59; 95% CI 0.34 to 0.83; p < 0.00001) when compared to no treatment alone. There were no differences in walking and the subanalysis of technologies.
Conclusions:
Technology-based distance physical rehabilitation increased physical activity among persons with MS, but further research on walking in MS is needed. Implications for Rehabilitation Technology-based distance physical rehabilitation interventions increase physical activity among persons with MS. This study was unable to identify if the technologies (Internet, telephone, or combinations) lead to differing effects on physical activity or walking in the distance physical rehabilitation interventions in MS. Further research on the effectiveness of technology-based distance physical rehabilitation interventions on walking in MS is needed.
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