| Reminder Application For Physical Therapy Home program |
| Paper ID : 1036-ISCSR3 (R1) |
| Authors |
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Nora Tarek Abdelraoof * Benha University |
| Abstract |
| A large number of patients tend to forget their home exercise programs, which are a fundamental part of the physical therapy journey. This negligence negatively impacts their health, physical condition, and overall therapeutic progress. Such nonadherence is often due to forgetfulness or a lack of proper guidance on how to correctly perform the exercises. This issue does not only affect patients themselves, but also creates a ripple effect on the broader healthcare ecosystem. To address this, a proposed solution is the development of a mobile application that serves as a reminder tool for patients. The app will notify them of the correct time and method to perform each exercise, with visual guidance. Moreover, it will be connected to the patient’s physiotherapist, who can track whether the patient completed the exercise and view documented feedback about how the patient felt afterward. This allows the therapist to assess the effectiveness of the exercise and adjust the treatment plan accordingly. This system is expected to benefit patients by reducing the financial burden of frequent clinic visits. It will also ease the pressure on caregivers who are often responsible for transporting patients to rehabilitation centers. Additionally, it will help clinics and healthcare centers by reducing overcrowding and allowing them to accommodate more new patients. A survey was conducted involving 68 participants of various ages. They were asked whether they tend to forget to perform their home exercises. The results revealed that 45.6% of the participants occasionally struggle to remember their exercises, while 27.9% forget them entirely. Notably, 94.1% of respondents expressed interest in using a reminder application. The proposed app, featuring instructional videos and progress tracking, aims to enhance adherence, improve rehabilitation outcomes, and reduce the burden on caregivers and healthcare systems. |
| Keywords |
| Mobile application, smartphone, rehabilitation, self-management |
| Status: Abstract Accepted |