Telerehabilitation shows high satisfaction among patients with Parkinson’s disease

Telerehabilitation programs for Parkinson’s disease are highly satisfactory and usable, particularly for fostering exercise routines and improving emotional well-being, even though they may not significantly enhance overall quality of life as measured by standard metrics, according to a study.

The prospective cohort study assessed the telerehabilitation program’s satisfaction, effectiveness, and usability for patients with Parkinson’s disease (N = 56). Conducted over 6 months, the program utilized the Zoom platform, featuring pre-recorded rehabilitation content delivered twice weekly.

Overall, 91.1% of participants were satisfied with the program, and 91.9% reported improved adherence to exercise routines. Usability, measured by the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire, scored highly across categories, including Usefulness (76.1%), Ease of Use and Learnability (73.5%), Interface Quality (75.4%), and Satisfaction and Future Use (82.2%).

However, despite these positive outcomes, the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-39 revealed no significant improvements in quality of life.

Reference
Okusa S, Saegusa H, Miyakawa K, et al. Satisfaction, effectiveness, and usability of telerehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease patients. J Rehabil Med. 2025;57:jrm39819. doi: 10.2340/jrm.v57.39819. PMID: 39749419.