Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 27, 2026
A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Published on: April 19, 2019
Quality Appraisal of Telerehabilitation Guidelines: A Systematic Review
Faridokht Salahshoori1, Majid Jangi2, Ebrahim Sadeghi-Demneh3
1Medical Library and Information Science Department, Health Information Technology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran, mui.ac.ir.
Background:
Telerehabilitation is an expanding domain of telehealth offering remote rehabilitation services. The quality of clinical guidelines, despite significant growth, is highly inconsistent, which may affect the quality of care and policy execution. We endeavored to systematically assess the quality of general telerehabilitation guidelines using the AGREE II instrument.
Methods:
A systematic search of six databases and grey literature identified 2575 records. After screening and eligibility assessment, seven guidelines were appraised independently by two reviewers using the AGREE II tool, covering six quality domains.
Results:
Only the American Physical Therapy Association's 2024 guideline was rated high quality across all domains. Three guidelines were rated medium quality and recommended with modifications. The remaining three were deemed low quality due to weak methodological rigor and limited stakeholder involvement.
Conclusion:
The quality of telerehabilitation guidelines differs significantly, and high-quality, evidence-based, and inclusive guidelines are essential for promoting secure, efficient, and telerehabilitation practices globally.
More Related Videos
04:38Application of Bedside Lower Extremity Rehabilitation Robots in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Published on: November 28, 2025
06:00A Rehabilitation Program of Exoskeleton-assisted Body Weight-Supported Treadmill Training with Non-immersive Virtual Reality for Stroke Patients
Published on: May 16, 2025
