Telerehabilitation for Older Adults

Abstract

Telerehabilitation (TR) uses technology to deliver physical and cognitive rehabilitation. TR supports many clinical categories pertaining to geriatric patients. Benefits from TR include reduced travel demands, longer consultation durations, and greater access to specialists for older patients. Despite these advantages many older adult patients and clinicians are reluctant to select TR as part of their care. The aim of this review is to summarize the evidence supporting the use of TR in the care of older adult patients.