Cognitive Telerehabilitation in Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia: A Systematic Review
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
Cotelli, M., Manenti, R., et al. (2019).
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 25(2), 67-79.
This systematic review compares the efficacy of cognitive telerehabilitation to face-to-face service delivery in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Alzheimer's disease (AD), or frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Italian Ministry of Health (Ricerca Corrente)
Up to August 2017
Original research studies
5
<div>In two small studies, language interventions delivered via teletherapy improved language outcomes for individuals with primary progressive aphasia. Additional, high-quality of research is indicated to determine the effects of telerehabiltiation in this population.</div>
<div>Overall, the findings revealed that cognitive interventions delivered via telehealth were comparable to those delivered in a conventional face-to-face treatment format for individuals with MCI or AD. While improved cognitive skills were noted after both service delivery methods, further research is needed due to the small number of studies, heterogeneity of participants, and methodological limitations.</div>
