| Abstract [eng] |
EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TRACKER DEVICES AND MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. The aim of research work: To determine the effectiveness of using physical activity monitoring devices and mobile applications in physiotherapy. Tasks of work: 1. To examine the effectiveness of using physical activity monitoring devices and mobile applications in physiotherapy for individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. 2. To review the advantages of using physical activity monitoring devices and mobile applications in physiotherapy for patients with neurological disorders. 3. To analyze the effectiveness of using physical activity monitoring devices and mobile applications in physiotherapy for people with cardiovascular diseases. Research Methods: The systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with the 2024 PRISMA methodological recommendations. The scientific literature search was performed in the PubMed (MEDLINE) and Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) databases, using keywords entered in English. The systematic literature review included 8 clinical randomized trials that met the selection criteria. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool – RoB 2 was used to assess the risk of systematic errors in the included studies. Results: The analyzed scientific studies are characterized by clinical heterogeneity: different clinical indicators were used to assess the effectiveness of monitoring devices and mobile applications, various diseases were covered, the age of the subjects in the groups was partly different, and the sample size was too small; different interventions were applied during the studies, and their dosing characteristics differed. Conclusions: 1. The use of mobile applications and monitoring devices has statistically significantly improved the physical activity and quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal diseases and reduced pain. These innovative technologies can be an effective alternative to traditional physiotherapy and allow for individualization of treatment, increase patient motivation and reduce the need to visit healthcare facilities. 2. The use of mobile applications has significantly improved the respiratory function, quality of life, quality of sleep and reduced the sensation of pain and fatigue in patients with neurological diseases. These modern technologies can help patients improve their health, ensure greater independence from the direct care of a physiotherapist and reduce treatment costs. 3. The use of mobile applications and monitoring devices has improved trunk control, quality of life, balance, gait, functional capacity and endurance in patients with cardiovascular diseases and reduced the sensation of pain. Mobile applications and monitoring devices can be an effective alternative to conventional physiotherapy. They allow physiotherapists to more effectively monitor patients' progress remotely, providing personalized recommendations. |
