Accelerating Physical Therapy Exercise Monitoring: Facilitators, Fidelity, and Fitness
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to study ways to bridge the gap between research supporting digital health technology and behavioral interventions in PT and real-world practice. This annual report describes the progress made on the sponsored project "Accelerating Physical Therapy Exercise Monitoring: Facilitators, Fidelity, and Fitness" from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Aim 1 included interviews to inform the development of training resources. Three key themes that have preliminarily emerged from the data include (1) digital literacy and making technology more accessible to people with varied technology knowledge, (2) health policy and developing procedures for clinical documentation of digital health technology that is acceptable for third-party payers, and (3) the importance of developing strategies to make technology use easy for people with Parkinson's to use. We are beginning enrollment for Aims 2 and 3 to assess physical therapist and patient use of digital health technology and behavioral interventions to improve physical activity, physical function, and fitness. Additionally, the Principal Investigator has been involved in training activities including regular mentoring meetings, attending presentations on digital health technology, and translating evidence into presentations on nonmotor symptoms in PD and how they can impact exercise.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1148572
Entities
People
- Miriam Rafferty
Organizations
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab