Capecci Marianna, Gandolfi Marialuisa, Straudi Sofia, Calabrò Rocco Salvatore, Baldini Nicolò, Pepa Lucia, Andrenelli Elisa, Smania Nicola, Ceravolo Maria Gabriella, Morone Giovanni, Bonaiuti Donatella
Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Neurorehabilitation Clinic, University Hospital of Marche, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona, Italy.
Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
BMC Health Serv Res. 2024 Dec 19;24(1):1626. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-11991-0.
In the evolving healthcare landscape, technology has emerged as a key component in enhancing system efficiency and offering new avenues for patient rehabilitation. Despite its growing importance, detailed information on technology's specific use, types, and applications in clinical rehabilitation settings, particularly within the Italian framework, remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the use of technology and its needs by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation medical doctors in Italy.
We conducted a cross-sectional online survey aimed at 186 Italian clinicians affiliated with the Italian Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SIMFER). The online questionnaire consists of 71 structured questions designed to collect demographic and geographical data of the respondents, as well as detailed insights into the prevalence and range of technologies they use, together with their specific applications in clinical settings."
A broad range of technologies, predominantly commercial medical devices, has been documented. These technologies are employed for various conditions, including common neurological diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, dementia, and rheumatologic issues. The application of these technologies indicates a broadening scope beyond enhancing sensorimotor functions, addressing both physical and social aspects of patient care.
In recent years, there's been a notable surge in using technology for rehabilitation across various disorders. The upcoming challenge is to update health policies to integrate these technologies better, aiming to extend their benefits to a wider range of disabling conditions, marking a progressive shift in public health and rehabilitation practices.
在不断发展的医疗保健领域，技术已成为提高系统效率和为患者康复提供新途径的关键要素。尽管其重要性日益凸显，但关于技术在临床康复环境中的具体用途、类型和应用的详细信息，尤其是在意大利的框架内，仍不明确。本研究旨在探讨意大利物理医学与康复医学医生对技术的使用情况及其需求。
我们针对隶属于意大利物理与康复医学协会（SIMFER）的186名意大利临床医生开展了一项横断面在线调查。在线问卷由71个结构化问题组成，旨在收集受访者的人口统计学和地理数据，以及他们使用的技术的普及程度和范围的详细见解，以及这些技术在临床环境中的具体应用。
已记录了广泛的技术，主要是商业医疗设备。这些技术用于各种病症，包括常见的神经疾病、肌肉骨骼疾病、痴呆症和风湿病问题。这些技术的应用表明其范围正在扩大，不仅限于增强感觉运动功能，还涉及患者护理的身体和社会方面。
近年来，在各种疾病的康复中使用技术的情况显著增加。未来的挑战是更新卫生政策，以更好地整合这些技术，旨在将其益处扩展到更广泛的致残病症，这标志着公共卫生和康复实践的逐步转变。
