STORMS: A Pilot Feasibility Study for Occupational TeleRehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Digital Health
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

• Restorative neurology benefits from digital solutions for remote patient rehabilitation.
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS) rehabilitation requires continuous patient engagement.
• Existing telerehabilitation platforms may not fully integrate with individualized care plans.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate ReMoVES, an Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) system for remote MS rehabilitation.
• To assess the feasibility and implications of the ReMoVES platform within the STORMS project.
• To enhance the quality of life for MS patients through digital telerehabilitation.

Main Methods:

• The study details the technology behind the ReMoVES platform.
• It describes the integration of a rehabilitative exercise protocol into the Individual Rehabilitation Project.
• The second phase of the STORMS pilot feasibility study was conducted.

Main Results:

• The ReMoVES system successfully delivered telemedicine services for MS rehabilitation.
• The platform facilitated remote curation of exercise protocols by a multidimensional medical team.
• Feasibility, outcomes, and implications of the digital solution were elucidated.

Conclusions:

• ReMoVES represents a significant advancement in digital telerehabilitation for multiple sclerosis.
• The STORMS project's digital telerehabilitation solutions enhance patient quality of life.
• The study highlights the practical, professional, and academic implications of IoMT in neurological rehabilitation.