Innovative technologies of mobile applications in rehabilitation practice: personalised approach to restoring body functions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2077-6594/2025.3/20Keywords:
mobile applications, rehabilitation, physical therapist, occupational therapist, Doctor of Physical and rehabilitation medicineAbstract
The purpose of the article is to assess the effectiveness and reasonability of using mobile applications as a tool for personalized rehabilitation.Materials and methods. This study used a systematic literature review method. The search for scientific sources was carried out in databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar. The selection of articles was carried out according to the following criteria: publication in peer-reviewed journals, articles in English, studies conducted in the last ten years (2014–2024). A structured questionnaire method was used to survey physical and rehabilitation medicine doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists.The selected free mobile applications were tested in clinical settings with the involvement of patients of different ages (from 18 to 68 years, 128 women, 149 men) and with different pathologies. Patients used PhysiApp, RehabCoach and Kaia Health in their daily rehabilitation practice. The effectiveness of the applications was assessed based on data on patient improvement, rehabilitation duration and user satisfaction.Results. Overall, the majority of specialists, including 34 physical therapists, 11 Doctor of Physical and rehabilitation medicine, and 26 occupational therapists, would recommend the use of mobile applications in rehabilitation to other specialists, which confirms the high appreciation of mobile technologies among healthcare professionals and their readiness to integrate such tools into their practice.Conclusions. The results of the study demonstrate that mobile applications in rehabilitation medicine significantly increase the efficiency and convenience of the rehabilitation process. The responses of specialists showed that most of them positively evaluate mobile technologies, considering them effective and functional. The main benefits of using mobile applications include accessibility for patients, a personalized approach and constant monitoring of health status. Ease of use was also highly rated by both patients and medical professionals.
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