Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J71048

Journal:


Physical Therapy

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 95, 3, 397-405

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Abstract:

This perspective article reviews the evolution of mHealth technologies and presents insights as to how this evolution informed the development of a novel mHealth system, iMHere (interactive mobile health and rehabilitation), and other technologies, including those used by the Veterans Administration. The term “mHealth” refers to the concept of using mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and smartphones, in medicine and public health. The authors discuss the novel applications of mHealth for rehabilitation and specifically physical therapy. Perspectives on the roles of rehabilitation professionals in the delivery of health care using mHealth systems are included. Challenges to mHealth, including regulatory and funding issues, are discussed. This article also describes how mHealth can be used to improve patient satisfaction and delivery of care and to promote health and wellness.

Author(s):


Dicianno, Brad E., Parmanto, Bambang, Fairman, Andrea D., Crytzer, Theresa M., Yu, Daihua X., Pramana, Gede, Coughenour, Derek, Petrazzi, Alan A.

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