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 physical therapy 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, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Aim 1 included interviews to compare barriers and facilitators to using digital health technology, from the perspectives of physical therapists (PT) and people with Parkinson's disease (PD), before and after they use commercially-available sensors. Aim 2 is to assess fidelity of digital health technology and behavioral intervention adoption by people with mild to moderate PD and their PT. Aim 3 is to determine whether greater use of digital health technology and behavioral intervention strategies are associated with changes in fitness and function. The qualitative manuscript describing the results of Aim 1's pre-implementation work is under review. Key resources developed include educational materials for patients, ongoing dynamic training opportunities for clinicians, and technical assistance available to both. Recruitment for Aims 2 and 3 is completed with 32 patients enrolled, 12 of whom have completed their 6 month follow-up. Additionally, The Principal Investigator has been involved in training activities including regular meetings with mentors, attending presentations on digital health technology, and translating evidence into presentations on non-motor symptoms of PD and implementation of digital health and how they can impact exercise.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1190646
Entities
People
- Miriam Rafferty
Organizations
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab