Remote Teleassessment and Telerehabilitation of a Comprehensive Exercise Training Protocol for Older Adults: Design and Methodology of a Usability Protocol

Authors

Savitha Subramaniam, University of Illinois at ChicagoFollow
Spyros Kitsiou, University of Illinois at ChicagoFollow
Tanvi Bhatt, University of Illinois at ChicagoFollow

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Purpose: The design, usability, safety, and feasibility of a telehealth protocol comprising teleassessment and tele rehabilitation to evaluate and improve physical and cognitive function among older adults was assessed. Methods: Healthy older adults (n=23) participated in a pre-post tele-assessment of a 4-week (3 sessions/week) telerehabilitation session. Tele-assessment was performed to evaluate balance, gait function, and cognition. Tele-rehabilitation sessions comprised of balance games, dancing, dual-tasking, yoga, and tai-chi exercises. Results: There were no adverse events reported to indicate concerns with the safety of the current telehealth protocol. Conclusion: The proposed telehealth protocol to assess and improve physical and cognitive function may be feasible for enrolling older adults into a home exercise trial.

Author Bio(s)

Savitha Subramaniam, PT, PhD, is a senior post-doctoral fellow, College of Medicine.

Spyros Kitsiou, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Tanvi Bhatt, PT, PhD, is a Professor, Physical Therapy Program Coordinator, MS in Healthspan Promotion and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences. University of Illinois at Chicago.

DOI

10.46743/1540-580X/2023.2380

Recommended Citation

Subramaniam S, Kitsiou S, Bhatt T. Remote Teleassessment and Telerehabilitation of a Comprehensive Exercise Training Protocol for Older Adults: Design and Methodology of a Usability Protocol. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2023 Dec 15;22(1), Article 14.