Emerging Technologies in Rehabilitation for Complex Injuries and Conditions
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Importance of Innovative Technology in Rehabilitation[edit | edit source]
Innovative technology has grown substantially in the rehabilitation setting. Rehabilitation professionals are often involved with the testing, development and modification of new and existing technology, alongside engineers and development teams. These innovations can improve rehabilitation, prevent decline and regression, monitor changes and help with maintaining healthy living. This ultimately strives to improve the quality of life for complex injuries and conditions.[1]
Innovative technology has the ability to:
- enhance the treatment and management of complex injuries and conditions
- make rehabilitation more effective, efficient and patient-centred
- reduce environmental barriers[1]
- for example smart home devices can perform tasks with little human input
- innovative equipment can help decrease the impact of impairments on activity and participation
- connect people with one another and provide support to each other in real-time
- for example social media and internet support groups for people with similar injuries and conditions[1]
For the use of innovative technology to be effective in patients with complex injuries and conditions, rehabilitation professionals need to stay up to date with the latest emerging technologies so that they can provide the best possible care to their patients.
Emerging Technologies in Rehabilitation[edit | edit source]
Telerehabilitation[edit | edit source]
Telerehabilitation refers to the delivery of rehabilitation services by any rehabilitation professional through digital (information and communication technologies) mode.[2][3]With the advances in communication technology, telerehabilitation has now become a viable option for delivery of rehabilitation services. It's use and effectiveness have been tested in various complex injuries and conditions such as:
- neurological conditions:
- stroke
- multiple sclerosis
- spinal cord injuries
- traumatic brain injury
cardiopulmonary
musculoskeletal
post -operative conditions
metabolic disorders
obesity
diabetes
cancer
spinal cord injuries
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Winstein C, Requejo P. Innovative technologies for rehabilitation and health promotion: what is the evidence?. Physical therapy. 2015 Mar 1;95(3):294-8.
- ↑ Giesbrecht E, Major ME, Fricke M, Wener P, van Egmond M, Aarden JJ, Brown CL, Pol M, van der Schaaf M. Telerehabilitation delivery in Canada and the Netherlands: results of a survey study. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. 2023 Feb 20;10(1):e45448.
- ↑ Brennan D, Tindall L, Theodoros D, Brown J, Campbell M, Christiana D, Smith D, Cason J, Lee A. A blueprint for telerehabilitation guidelines. International journal of telerehabilitation. 2010;2(2):31.
