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Digital solutions in Poland supporting physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes
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Filia nr 2, Wojewódzki Ośrodek Medycyny Pracy, Lublin, Polska
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Wydział Elektryczny, Politechnika Warszawska, Polska
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Klinika Rehabilitacji, Oddział Rehabilitacji Neurologicznej, Instytut Medycyny Wsi, Lublin, Polska
Corresponding author
Patryk Michał Siwiński
Filia nr 2, Wojewódzki Ośrodek Medycyny Pracy, ul. Nałęczowska 27c, 20-701 Lublin, Polska
Filia nr 2, Wojewódzki Ośrodek Medycyny Pracy, ul. Nałęczowska 27c, 20-701 Lublin, Polska
Med Og Nauk Zdr. 2024;30(3):203-207
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Introduction and objective:
Physiotherapy Mobile apps are increasingly popular, focusing on many aspects. Part of them are dedicated to illness issues like aphasia or cardiovascular diseases. The aim this study is to assess the role of physiotherapy apps available on the Polish market in the context of accessibility for patients.
Review methods:
Google Scholar and PubMed databases were used to review the literature. English and Polish literature was researched, limited by their years of publication (2008 – 2024). Literature was collected between January – April 2024. The following terms were searched: ‘mobile apps in physiotherapy’, ‘telerehabilitation’, ‘physio app’, ‘physiotherapy application’, ‘digital exclusion’, ‘balance disorders’, and ‘aphasia’.
Brief description of the state of knowledge:
Wide spectrum of application and extensive functions enable implementation of telerehabilitation. Physio apps allow patients to supplement knowledge and receive supervision in exercise. Unfortunately, in Poland, digital exclusion affects the elderly patients for whom the implementation of e-services in the field of physiotherapy may be a problem.
Summary:
Developments in technology and changes in the law governing the provision of health services are opening up the possibility of providing physiotherapy services remotely. Selecting exercises, setting a physiotherapy plan, and accessing instruction are some of the functions that apps for physiotherapists include. Introducing apps to therapy helps patients systematize their knowledge of exercise and reduces digital exclusion. Involving patients in using apps and achieving therapy goals can help improve patient self-esteem and well-being. Using physiotherapy apps also reduces the cost of physiotherapy and saves the patient’s time.
Physiotherapy Mobile apps are increasingly popular, focusing on many aspects. Part of them are dedicated to illness issues like aphasia or cardiovascular diseases. The aim this study is to assess the role of physiotherapy apps available on the Polish market in the context of accessibility for patients.
Review methods:
Google Scholar and PubMed databases were used to review the literature. English and Polish literature was researched, limited by their years of publication (2008 – 2024). Literature was collected between January – April 2024. The following terms were searched: ‘mobile apps in physiotherapy’, ‘telerehabilitation’, ‘physio app’, ‘physiotherapy application’, ‘digital exclusion’, ‘balance disorders’, and ‘aphasia’.
Brief description of the state of knowledge:
Wide spectrum of application and extensive functions enable implementation of telerehabilitation. Physio apps allow patients to supplement knowledge and receive supervision in exercise. Unfortunately, in Poland, digital exclusion affects the elderly patients for whom the implementation of e-services in the field of physiotherapy may be a problem.
Summary:
Developments in technology and changes in the law governing the provision of health services are opening up the possibility of providing physiotherapy services remotely. Selecting exercises, setting a physiotherapy plan, and accessing instruction are some of the functions that apps for physiotherapists include. Introducing apps to therapy helps patients systematize their knowledge of exercise and reduces digital exclusion. Involving patients in using apps and achieving therapy goals can help improve patient self-esteem and well-being. Using physiotherapy apps also reduces the cost of physiotherapy and saves the patient’s time.
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