ReviewJMIR aging2025
Ethics and Equity Challenges in Telerehabilitation for Older Adults: Rapid Review.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The effectiveness of telerehabilitation in upper limb musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Telerehabilitation intervention after total knee arthroplasty in Iran: a feasibility and acceptability randomised controlled trial.BMJ open · 2026Trial
- The asymmetric effect of social connection and the cumulative damage of comorbidities on physical and mental health of older Virginians.Preventive medicine reports · 2026Article
- Cocreation, Implementation, and Evaluation of Two Digital Innovations to Improve Home Adaptation for Older Adults: Protocol for an Action Research Pilot Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Comparative Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Telerehabilitation, Telerehabilitation, In-Person Care, and Usual Care for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Operationalizing Digital Health Equity in Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Patient Decision Aids for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Towards a Closed-Loop Bioengineering Framework for Immersive VR-Based Telerehabilitation Integrating Wearable Biosensing and Adaptive Feedback.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Tele-Rehabilitation and Tele-Diagnostics in Shoulder Disorders: Current Evidence, Challenges, and Future Directions-A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Weighted vest interventions in older adults: a mini-review of implementation, benefits, and limitations.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Nurse-led pulmonary rehabilitation: a cornerstone for healthy aging in chronic respiratory diseases.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Nurses as guardians of time: the hidden clinical value of continuous care in geriatrics.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Digital health equity among older adult(s): a conceptual analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Co-Designing an Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement Strategy for Rehabilitation Technology Training Using the I-STEM Model.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The integration of technology in rehabilitation is transforming health care delivery for older adults, especially through telerehabilitation, which addresses barriers to in-person care. Objective: This rapid review explores the ethical and equity concerns associated with telerehabilitation for older adults, focusing on challenges such as internet access, technology adoption, and digital literacy. Methods: Conducted according to Cochrane Rapid Review guidelines, this review used the Metaverse Equitable Rehabilitation Therapy framework, focusing on equity and ethics. Studies included telerehabilitation services for adults aged 55 years and older, published between 2010 and 2023. Screening was conducted independently by 2 researchers using Rayyan (Qatar Computing Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University), with full-text review by additional team members. Searches were performed in Medline and CINAHL. Results: From 323 papers retrieved, 49 studies met the inclusion criteria. The included studies were published between 2013 and 2023. Disparities in socioeconomic status, geographic location, and racial and ethnic backgrounds were found to impact telerehabilitation use. Additionally, ethical concerns around privacy, security, and autonomy were often inadequately addressed. Conclusions: This review emphasizes the need for culturally appropriate, accessible, and inclusive telerehabilitation services that integrate ethical and equity considerations into their design and delivery.
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