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Table 5 Outcomes of using telerehabilitation systems

From: Telerehabilitation for upper limb disabilities: a scoping review on functions, outcomes, and evaluation methods

Outcomes

References

Outcomes frequency based on the number of references

Improvement in musculoskeletal functions (Musculoskeletal strength, sensation, perception, flexibility and range of motion)

[3, 13, 15,16,17, 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26, 28, 31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38, 40]

23

Increasing patients' interest and motivation to perform rehabilitation exercises

[3, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 31, 34, 38, 40]

10

Increasing adherence to rehabilitation exercises and more participation in treatment processes

[17, 18, 25, 29, 31, 33, 40]

7

Improved user satisfaction

[3, 13, 18, 27, 33, 34]

6

No adverse effect on patients

[28, 31, 38, 40]

4

Telerehabilitation systems feasibility for remote monitoring and control of patients

[14, 18, 40]

3

Reduced or relieved pain

[19, 27, 29]

3

Reliability of telerehabilitation systems

[24, 32, 37]

3

Improved quality of life

[17, 35]

2