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Patient Engagement Technologies in Orthopaedics: What They Are, What They Offer, and Impact
Joseph J Kavolus1, Michael A Moverman, Vasili Karas
1From the Tufts Medical Center (Kavolus and Moverman), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston, MA, the Rush University Medical Center (Karas), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chicago, IL, and the Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School (Iorio), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston, MA.
Abstract:
The modern era is an increasingly digital and connected world. Most of the Americans now use a smartphone irrespective of age or income level. As smartphone technologies become ubiquitous, there is tremendous interest and growth in mobile health applications. One segment of these new technologies are the so-called patient engagement platforms. These technologies present a host of features that may improve care. This article provides an introduction to this growing technology sector, offers insight into what they may offer patients and surgeons, and discusses how to evaluate various platforms.
