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The effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation for patients with multiple sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021 was evaluated in this study

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova. 2024;124(3):75-81. doi: 10.17116/jnevro202412403175.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of telerehabilitation (TELEREBT) of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the context of the coronavirus pandemic 2020-2021.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 37 patients with MS who underwent a course of teleRBT. The course included 10 classes of 60 minutes for 10 days with a two-day break. Various questionnaires and scales were used to assess the effectiveness, as well as an assessment of the neurological status.

RESULTS: 19 patients refused to participate in the program. The level of disability on the EDSS scale decreased from 4.86±1.19 at the initial level to 4.73±1.12 after the course of teleRBT, while no statistically significant changes were found.

CONCLUSION: TeleRPT in patients can be an effective way to correct existing disorders. Further research is required to establish the effectiveness of teleRBT.

PMID:38529866 | DOI:10.17116/jnevro202412403175

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