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Use Of Smartphone Technology To Promote Knowledge Of Home Safety, Bonnie L. Rogulj
Use Of Smartphone Technology To Promote Knowledge Of Home Safety, Bonnie L. Rogulj
Physical Therapy Collection
This brief article describes the use of smartphone panoramic 360-degree imaging technology to educate patients on home safety. By positioning "hot spots" on images of the home environment, a visual tool for patient education was created to illustrate safety hazards in the home.
Pandemic Sparks Innovation In Virtual Care Education, Bonnie L. Rogulj
Pandemic Sparks Innovation In Virtual Care Education, Bonnie L. Rogulj
Physical Therapy Collection
As a result of COVID-19 the physical therapy profession has required increased use of technology to manage patients and clients Telerehabilitation has allowed PTs to provide cost-effective services to patients and clients at a distance. This article describes an effort to create a series of interactive virtual activities related to the cervical spine and upper extremities for novice students enrolled in the Applied Anatomy course (see example below). It also explores important considerations for educators when utilizing technology to teach physical therapy telemedicine skills.