Cramer et al., 2019
Home-based telerehabilitation compared with clinic-based therapy after stroke supports the relevance of structured home programs and remote contact with a therapist.
ReAbility Evidence and Regulatory Basis
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International clinical guidelines
Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations: Virtual Stroke Rehabilitation
Virtual and hybrid rehabilitation models support home monitoring, patient activity, standardized assessment, privacy protection, and professional review of results when in-person services are limited or supplemented by remote support.
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Ukrainian legislation
Закон України №1053-IX та Постанова КМУ №1462
Ukrainian rehabilitation legislation supports continuation of rehabilitation after discharge, IRP monitoring, goal review, and professional responsibility for therapy programs.
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Clinical studies
Chen et al., 2017
Home rehabilitation with tele-support is relevant to the model of home completion under professional supervision.
Grau-Pellicer et al., 2020
mHealth tools may support adherence to home activity after stroke, with caregiver assistance for some patients.
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Systematic reviews
Systematic reviews describe telerehabilitation and remote monitoring as promising tools for access, adherence, activity, and follow-up, while emphasizing heterogeneous interventions and the need for validation in a specific context.
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Which functions this supports
| ReAbility function | Supported by |
|---|---|
| Home rehabilitation assignments | Rehabilitation guidelines and professional therapy programs |
| Task completion reports | IRP monitoring and adherence research |
| Questionnaires and PROMs | Assessment recommendations and patient-reported outcomes |
| Professional review in the clinical dashboard | Monitoring, reassessment, and follow-up workflow |
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Limitations
The listed sources do not prove that ReAbility itself already improves functional outcomes, reduces rehospitalizations, saves professional time, or is non-inferior to usual care. Such claims require pilot or clinical evaluation of the platform itself.