Mobile health applications for improving physical function, physical activity, and quality of life in stroke survivors: a systematic review

CONCLUSIONS: mHealth apps containing a physical training component are promising for physical function and physical activity in stroke rehabilitation. Further research is warranted to confirm these conclusions.Implications for rehabilitationDesign content of mobile apps with a physical training component were focused on gamification, exercise prescription, and physical activityUsing mobile app-delivered therapy seem promising for improving upper extremity function in stroke rehabilitationUsing mobile apps also supported an increase of physical activity in people with strokeStudies using mobile apps should report more specifically the dosage of physical training and adherenceUsing mobile apps seems promising as an additional tool for clinical work, however, more studies are required to understand their effectiveness in stroke rehabilitation.PMID:36325613 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2022.2140844
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research