Keywords
rehabilitation services
mobile technologies
positive and negative aspects
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Abstract
Remote rehabilitation is an innovative approach that allows patients to receive medical support and rehabilitation services in a convenient and safe way in their own home or remotely from a medical facility. Remote rehabilitation can be used for a wide range of medical conditions and problems, including physical therapy, rehabilitation after injuries or surgeries, pain management, rehabilitation after stroke, Parkinson's disease and other neurological diseases, pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as psychological support and counseling. This approach may include the use of video communication, monitoring of physiological parameters, mobile applications, and sensors to measure progress and monitor the patient. Remote rehabilitation is especially useful in situations where it is difficult or impossible for patients to physically visit a medical facility, for example, due to physical activity limitations, remote geographical locations, or epidemiological circumstances. Remote rehabilitation has both positive and negative aspects. Positive aspects: accessibility – allows patients to get the help they need regardless of location; convenience – to receive rehabilitation services at a time and place convenient for them; cost – can be more cost-effective, as it reduces travel and accommodation costs for patients. Negative aspects: lack of direct contact; limited capabilities – some types of therapy that require guidance or correction from a specialist may be less effective in a remote format; technological problems. It is important to consider these positive and negative aspects of remote rehabilitation when deciding whether to use it. The specific circumstances and needs of the patient may affect the effectiveness of this approach to rehabilitation. Remote rehabilitation is a promising area in medicine, as it allows for increased accessibility and convenience of rehabilitation services for patients. It can also help reduce the burden on healthcare facilities and reduce the cost of organizing rehabilitation programs.
Keywords: rehabilitation technologies, rehabilitation services, mobile technologies, positive and negative aspects.
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