Telehealth for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis.
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am
; 32(2): 239-251, 2021 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1057217
ABSTRACT
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and multiple sclerosis are neurodegenerative diseases requiring interdisciplinary rehabilitation services to maximize function, manage symptoms, prevent complications, and promote higher quality of life. Distance and disability may pose barriers to access of subspecialized care. Telehealth is one solution to facilitate access and was rapidly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article details the utility of telehealth services across the disease spectrum-including to establish a diagnosis, monitor progression for ongoing management, and identify and manage symptoms and provide therapy interventions. The challenges and promise of telehealth services for clinical care and research will be explored.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Telemedicine
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am
Journal subject:
Physical Medicine
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Rehabilitation
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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