Affiliation:
1. School of Nursing Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana Jakarta Indonesia
2. School of Nursing Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand
3. College of Nursing Kaohsiung Medical University Kaohsiung Taiwan
4. STikes Santa Elisabeth Medan Medan Indonesia
5. School of Nursing The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston Texas USA
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundVideoconferencing has been proposed as an innovative telerehabilitation approach for stroke survivors, demand for which is growing.AimTo evaluate the efficacy of a videoconferencing intervention for stroke survivors.DesignSystematic review and meta‐analysis.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of the literature in the databases Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, Ovid (and its companion UpToDate), and Web of Science published from January 1, 2002, to May 27, 2021. The methodologic quality of the included studies was evaluated using version 2 of the Cochrane risk‐of‐bias tool. A meta‐analysis using a random‐effects model calculated the pooled standardised mean difference (SMD) for using a videoconferencing intervention with stroke survivors and for the ability of survivors to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and to maintain balance. The Stata software application (version 16.0: StataCorp LP) was used for the statistical analysis.ResultsNine studies with 603 participants were included in the analysis. Videoconferencing interventions were observed to be effective in improving the ability of stroke survivors to carry out their ADLs (SMD: 0.57; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.13 to 1.01) and to recover their balance (SMD: 1.96; 95% CI: 1.27 to 2.66).ConclusionsStroke survivors were able effectively to improve their ADL and balancing abilities. Further studies could consider the frequency, duration, and standard protocol for videoconferencing interventions.Relevance to Clinical PracticeThis study could change the approach to patient support in future clinical practice and might constitute an alternative for improving care for stroke survivors in their homes or in long‐term care facilities.
Subject
General Medicine,General Nursing
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