This study aimed to determine the efficacy of telerehabilitation for patients after hip fracture surgery through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods
Eight electronic databases were searched in August 2022. The primary outcomes were mobility outcomes, activities of daily living (ADL) outcomes, and all adverse events, whereas the secondary outcomes were pain, health-related quality of life, and fall efficacy scale score.
Results
Seven randomized controlled trials were eligible for this study. The evidence regarding the effect of telerehabilitation on mobility outcomes (standardized mean difference (SMD): 0.05, 95% confidence interval (CI): −0.39 to 0.48) and all adverse events (risk ratio: 1.14, 95% CI: 0.62 to 2.21) was very uncertain. A clinically irrelevant but significant mean difference (MD) in ADL outcomes was found (MD: 4.82, 95% CI: 2.63 to 7.01). Telerehabilitation may result in a slight increase in fall efficacy scale score (SMD: 0.26, 95% CI: −0.02 to 0.54) and little to no difference in pain (MD: −1.0, 95% CI: −18.31 to 16.31).
Conclusions
The efficacy of telerehabilitation for patients after hip fracture surgery was uncertain with respect to the mobility outcomes, all adverse events, and pain, with no clinically meaningful differences in ADL outcomes. Telerehabilitation may be necessary to be considered for patients after hip fracture surgery to improve their confidence in their ability to perform daily activities without falling. Therefore, medical staff may consider telerehabilitation for hip fractures.
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