Effects of Telerehabilitation With Exercise as the Core Component on Peak Oxygen Uptake and Blood Pressure in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Zhicheng Zhu, Yong Fan, Zhiming Tang et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of exercise-based telerehabilitation on peak oxygen uptake and blood pressure in adults with cardiovascular disease. Thirteen randomized controlled trials involving 958 participants were analyzed. The study found a significant improvement in peak oxygen uptake (mean difference 2.58 mL/kg/min), but no significant changes in systolic or diastolic blood pressure.
Key findings
- Exercise-based telerehabilitation improved peak oxygen uptake by 2.58 mL/kg/min.
- No significant effect on systolic blood pressure was observed (mean difference -1.80 mm Hg).
- Diastolic blood pressure showed no significant change (mean difference -2.00 mm Hg).
- GRADE certainty was very low across all outcomes.
Why it matters
Understanding the effectiveness of telerehabilitation can help clinicians offer alternative rehabilitation options for patients with cardiovascular disease, especially those unable to attend center-based programs. Improved cardiorespiratory fitness may enhance overall patient outcomes.