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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health
  • Physical Therapy Technology

Background:

  • Mobile apps are increasingly used by healthcare professionals.
  • Research on mobile app adoption challenges in physical therapy is limited.
  • The FITT framework offers a model for understanding technology integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the challenges and current usage of mobile apps among physical therapists (PTs).
  • To evaluate the applicability of the FITT framework in the context of mobile app adoption in physical therapy.
  • To identify factors influencing the integration of mobile apps into physical therapy practice.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was developed based on the FITT framework and distributed to licensed PTs at the FPTA conference.
  • Descriptive analysis was performed on study and demographic variables.
  • Factor analysis was conducted to assess the FITT framework's appropriateness.

Main Results:

  • The individual-technology dimension demonstrated the strongest fit within the FITT framework.
  • The individual-task dimension exhibited the weakest fit.
  • Most surveyed PTs do not currently use mobile apps professionally and perceive a lack of leadership endorsement for app usage.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating mobile apps into physical therapy can enhance the standard of care.
  • Increased app availability and marketing may boost adoption rates.
  • Leadership support and resource allocation are critical for successful mobile app integration and improved FITT.