Multidimensional Effects of Telemedicine on Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

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Spinal cord injury (SCI) affects millions globally, leading to significant neurological dysfunction and complications that impact patients' health and quality of life.
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Telemedicine offers innovative solutions for managing SCI, improving self-management, psychological well-being, and functional recovery despite challenges in access to care.
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Systematic reviews indicate telemedicine can reduce pressure injuries and improve quality of life, but findings are limited by study heterogeneity and methodological concerns.
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The systematic review aimed to evaluate telemedicine's effects on psychological health, quality of life, sleep, functional independence, and pain in SCI patients.
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Only randomized controlled trials were included in the review, ensuring robust comparisons between telemedicine interventions and standard care.

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