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ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma

Remote physiotherapy monitoring using the novel D+R Therapy iPhone application.

Abhishek Vaish, Saif Ahmed, Anan Shetty

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Article in Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
0.9field-weighted citation impact, top 22% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Abhishek VaishInstitute of Medical Sciences, Medway Campus, Canterbury Christ Church University, Chatham, Kent, UK.
Saif AhmedInstitute of Medical Sciences, Medway Campus, Canterbury Christ Church University, Chatham, Kent, UK.
Anan ShettyInstitute of Medical Sciences, Medway Campus, Canterbury Christ Church University, Chatham, Kent, UK.
Canterbury Christ Church University · GB

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatient compliance to physiotherapy after surgical intervention is key to optimal functional outcome. This has been recognised by published literature over a number of decades. Improving and monitoring patient compliance remains a challenge. This paper explores the use of a website linked iPhone application that may be used to address this issue. PURPOSE: The purpose of this case study was to assess if the D+R Therapy application was of benefit to a patient and to assess the advantages and disadvantages of such a system.

methodOne patient who underwent knee cartilage resurfacing surgery was followed up in the post-operative period. RESULTS/

conclusionThe D+R Therapy platform may provide a timely and cost effective method of managing patients undergoing musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Costs may be reduced by exploiting the hardware patients already own, and identifying non-compliant patients who may be of interest to both healthcare providers and insurers. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

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AppComplianceKneePhysiotherapyRemote

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PMID28360491
PMCPMC5359516
OpenAlexW2517633637

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