title: Clinical and methodological considerations in the application of telerehabilitation after traumatic brain injury: a commentary.
abstract: There is increasing interest and activity in the provision of teleassessment and telerehabilitation services to individuals with traumatic brain injury. Yet, little formal research exists, and there are no large-scale clinical trials or evidence-based applications of these technologies in TBI. The present commentary will address several areas that warrant critical consideration before telerehabilitation is likely to be widely implemented and reimbursed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. rickerjh@msx.upmc.edu
authors.forename: Joseph H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ricker
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017216:Telemedicine