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Richard Paštěka1, Mathias Forjan1, Stefan Sauermann1
1University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Department of Biomedical, health & Sports Engineering, Vienna, Austria.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 17, 2017
Summary
A new database supports home-based tele-rehabilitation by combining exercises, assessments, and equipment. This approach aims to improve rehabilitative success and reduce healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitative Medicine
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology
Background:
- Tele-rehabilitation at home offers a promising strategy to enhance patient recovery outcomes.
- This approach also presents an opportunity to reduce the financial strain on healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a database designed for high-quality at-home rehabilitation processes.
- The database integrates exercises, patient assessments, and available equipment for comprehensive care.
Main Methods:
- A structured database designed for user-friendly and rapid access by therapists, patients, and manufacturers.
- Therapists can find exercise and equipment combinations, patients can review home exercises, and manufacturers can list their equipment.
Main Results:
- A proof-of-concept study confirmed the database's high applicability in rehabilitative medicine.
- The current database contains 110 exercises/assessments and 111 equipment/systems.
Conclusions:
- The database provides a foundational tool for current rehabilitative applications.
- Future enhancements will expand its functionality to a wider range of medical fields and specifications.
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