Clinical and methodological considerations in the application of telerehabilitation after traumatic brain injury: a commentary.

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.

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