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:
Complex Injury/Condition | Telerehabilitation Research |
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Stroke |
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Multiple sclerosis | |
Parkinson's disease | |
Spinal cord injuries |
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Traumatic brain injury |
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Cardiopulmonary |
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Musculoskeletal disorders |
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Burn injuries |
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Post-operative rehabilitation |
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Limb loss |
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Benefits and Challenges of Telerehabilitation[edit | edit source]
Benefits | Challenges |
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increased access to care | access to technology[18] |
reduced travel burden | privacy concerns[18] |
time-saving aspect with regards to travel time to clinic but also taking time off from work to attend in-person appointments[17] | training for proper use and implementation (both patient and rehabilitation professional)[18] |
quicker/expedited access to care[17] | |
provides opportunities for rehabilitation professionals to assess a person's needs within their home[17] |
Virtual Reality Therapy[edit | edit source]
Virtual reality therapy uses immersive computer-generated environments that simulates real-life scenarios through visual and auditory channels for rehabilitation purposes.[19]
Complex injury/condition | Virtual Reality Research |
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Stroke |
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Parkinson's |
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Traumatic brain injury |
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Limb loss |
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Spinal cord injuries |
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Benefits and Challenges of Virtual Reality Therapy[edit | edit source]
Benefits | Challenges |
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Effective in patient treatments for example improved balance and gait[29] | Implementation of the system for example high costs, technical limitations, availability of suitable games for rehabilitation[29] |
Motor development for example increased motor skills and mobility[29] | Applicability information is lacking - standardised methods to perform exercises, standardised times or application periods, research are still necessary[29](evidence-based protocols) |
Patient independence encouraged for example increased quality of life, reduced anxiety[29] | Patient-related factors such as follow-up period and drop-out rates[29] |
Increased patient motivation | Potential motion sickness[30] |
Ability to adapt therapy sessions to individual needs |
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- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Laver KE, Adey‐Wakeling Z, Crotty M, Lannin NA, George S, Sherrington C. Telerehabilitation services for stroke. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2020(1).
- ↑ Nikolaev VA, Nikolaev AA. Recent trends in telerehabilitation of stroke patients: A narrative review. NeuroRehabilitation. 2022 Jan 1;51(1):1-22.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Özden F, Özkeskin M, Ak SM. Physical exercise intervention via telerehabilitation in patients with neurological disorders: A narrative literature review. The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery. 2022 Feb 19;58(1):26.
- ↑ Di Tella S, Pagliari C, Blasi V, Mendozzi L, Rovaris M, Baglio F. Integrated telerehabilitation approach in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of telemedicine and telecare. 2020 Aug;26(7-8):385-99.
- ↑ Vellata C, Belli S, Balsamo F, Giordano A, Colombo R, Maggioni G. Effectiveness of telerehabilitation on motor impairments, non-motor symptoms and compliance in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review. Frontiers in Neurology. 2021 Aug 26;12:627999.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Touchett H, Apodaca C, Siddiqui S, Huang D, Helmer DA, Lindsay JA, Ramaswamy P, Marchant-Miros K, Skelton F. Current approaches in telehealth and telerehabilitation for spinal cord injury (TeleSCI). Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports. 2022 Jun;10(2):77-88.
- ↑ Bonanno M, De Luca R, De Nunzio AM, Quartarone A, Calabrò RS. Innovative technologies in the neurorehabilitation of traumatic brain injury: a systematic review. Brain sciences. 2022 Dec 7;12(12):1678.
- ↑ Subbarao BS, Stokke J, Martin SJ. Telerehabilitation in acquired brain injury. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics. 2021 May 1;32(2):223-38.
- ↑ Aragaki D, Luo J, Weiner E, Zhang G, Darvish B. Cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics. 2021 May 1;32(2):263-76.
- ↑ Baroni MP, Jacob MF, Rios WR, Fandim JV, Fernandes LG, Chaves PI, Fioratti I, Saragiotto BT. The state of the art in telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions. Archives of Physiotherapy. 2023 Jan 4;13(1):1.
- ↑ Cottrell MA, Galea OA, O’Leary SP, Hill AJ, Russell TG. Real-time telerehabilitation for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is effective and comparable to standard practice: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical rehabilitation. 2017 May;31(5):625-38.
- ↑ Plaza A, Paratz J, Cottrell M. A six-week physical therapy exercise program delivered via home-based telerehabilitation is comparable to in-person programs for patients with burn injuries: a randomized, controlled, non-inferiority clinical pilot trial. Burns. 2023 Feb 1;49(1):55-67.
- ↑ Van Egmond MA, Van Der Schaaf M, Vredeveld T, Vollenbroek-Hutten MM, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Klinkenbijl JH, Engelbert RH. Effectiveness of physiotherapy with telerehabilitation in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiotherapy. 2018 Sep 1;104(3):277-98.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 Webster J, Young P, Kiecker J. Telerehabilitation for amputee care. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics. 2021 May 1;32(2):253-62.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Scholten J, Poorman C, Culver L, Webster JB. Department of veterans affairs polytrauma telerehabilitation: twenty-first century care. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics. 2019 Feb 1;30(1):207-15.
- ↑ Rutkowski S, Kiper P, Cacciante L, Mazurek J, Turolla A. Use of virtual reality-based training in different fields of rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 2020 Nov 19;52(11):1-6.
- ↑ Zhang Q, Fu Y, Lu Y, Zhang Y, Huang Q, Yang Y, Zhang K, Li M. Impact of virtual reality-based therapies on cognition and mental health of stroke patients: systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of medical Internet research. 2021 Nov 17;23(11):e31007.
- ↑ Hao J, Xie H, Harp K, Chen Z, Siu KC. Effects of virtual reality intervention on neural plasticity in stroke rehabilitation: a systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2022 Mar 1;103(3):523-41.
- ↑ Zhang B, Li D, Liu Y, Wang J, Xiao Q. Virtual reality for limb motor function, balance, gait, cognition and daily function of stroke patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of advanced nursing. 2021 Aug;77(8):3255-73.
- ↑ Sevcenko K, Lindgren I. The effects of virtual reality training in stroke and Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation: a systematic review and a perspective on usability. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity. 2022 Dec;19(1):4.
- ↑ Alashram AR, Annino G, Padua E, Romagnoli C, Mercuri NB. Cognitive rehabilitation post traumatic brain injury: A systematic review for emerging use of virtual reality technology. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2019 Aug 1;66:209-19.
- ↑ Alashram AR, Padua E, Annino G. Virtual reality for balance and mobility rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Journal of clinical neuroscience. 2022 Nov 1;105:115-21.
- ↑ Hao J, Chen Z, Remis A, He Z. Virtual Reality–Based Rehabilitation to Restore Motor Function in People With Amputation: A Systematic Literature Review. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2023 May 1;102(5):468-74.
- ↑ de Araujo AV, Neiva JF, Monteiro CB, Magalhães FH. Efficacy of virtual reality rehabilitation after spinal cord injury: a systematic review. BioMed research international. 2019 Nov 13;2019.
- ↑ Ionite C, Rotariu M, Turnea M, Ilea M, Condurache I. A Review about the Effectiveness of Virtual Therapy in the Recovery of Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries. Journal of Men's Health. 2022 Jul 19;18(8):160.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 Brepohl PC, Leite H. Virtual reality applied to physiotherapy: a review of current knowledge. Virtual Reality. 2023 Mar;27(1):71-95.
- ↑ Howard MC, Van Zandt EC. A meta-analysis of the virtual reality problem: Unequal effects of virtual reality sickness across individual differences. Virtual Reality. 2021 Dec;25(4):1221-46.