DISABILITY PHYSICAL

This small pilot study tested whether a home-based physical therapy program is practical to study for helping older adults regain their ability to perform daily activities after a hospital stay. It involved 15 participants aged 75+ who had difficulty with tasks like dressing or s…

This study tested a new program that uses AI and phone coaching to help people with type 2 diabetes and a physical disability, like a spinal cord injury, manage their condition. For six months, 90 participants received either the coaching calls or were in a comparison group. The …

This study tested a program called CAPABLE, which sends a team of an occupational therapist, a nurse, and a handyman to help older adults at home after they leave the hospital. The goal was to see if this support could improve their ability to perform daily tasks like walking, ba…

This study tested whether an online training program before surgery helps patients recover better. 144 adults scheduled for major operations were randomly assigned to either follow the online program or receive usual care. The program included guided exercise, nutrition advice, a…

This study tested a new telehealth platform that uses artificial intelligence to help adults with physical disabilities and chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes better manage their health. Participants tried different versions of the program, some with scheduled coac…

This study aimed to translate and test the reliability of several standard questionnaires used to assess back pain, physical disability, and independence in daily life for Albanian speakers. Researchers worked with 200 Albanian patients experiencing back pain or orthopedic proble…

This study tested a new website called RecTech Match, designed to help adults with physical disabilities find accessible local exercise opportunities and connect with others. Seven participants tried the website and received health coaching calls to see if it could help them over…