Telerehabilitation for people with neurological conditions

Illustration of a person sitting in an armchair at home while participating in a virtual healthcare or therapy session via a screen. Another person is displayed on the screen. The home environment includes furniture, plants, and framed pictures on the wall. The graphic symbolizes telemedicine, digital health services, remote care, and online consultations.
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Project Lead: Romy Schönegger
Authors: Romy Schönegger, Jule A. Pleyer
Duration: Q2 bis Q4 2026
Language: English (with German summary)

Neurological conditions, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, are often chronic and require long-term, frequent, and intensive rehabilitation to maintain functional abilities. Telerehabilitation, for example through videoconferencing or digital platforms, is an emerging health technology that supports the delivery of rehabilitation in the home setting.

Possible research question: How effective and safe is telerehabilitation for people with neurological conditions (e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or post-stroke conditions) compared with standard face-to-face rehabilitation or no rehabilitation in terms of improving functional outcomes and quality of life, and reducing secondary complications?

 

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