Harnessing technology to deliver care by physical therapists for people with persistent joint pain: Telephone and video-conferencing service models

Rana S Hinman; Belinda J Lawford; Kim L Bennell

Journal article

Harnessing technology to deliver care by physical therapists for people with persistent joint pain: Telephone and video-conferencing service models

Rana S Hinman, Belinda J Lawford, Kim L Bennell

JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH | WILEY | Published : 2019

DOI: 10.1111/jabr.12150

Abstract

Purpose: The burden of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly osteoarthritis (OA), is expected to increase in coming decades as the world's population ages, and obesity rates continue to rise. Self-management via lifestyle interventions, such as exercise and physical activity, is integral to minimizing pain and maintaining physical function, yet access to qualified health professionals for evidence-based advice and support is difficult for many people. This article discusses how technology provides new opportunities for delivering physiotherapy services remotely to people with persistent joint pain, through telephone, and internet-mediated video conferencing. Methods: The evidence for effe..

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University of Melbourne Researchers

Kim Bennell Author Physiotherapy

Belinda Lawford Author Physiotherapy

Rana Hinman Author Physiotherapy

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Funding Acknowledgements

National Health and Medical Research Council, Grant/Award Number: 1058440; Australian Research Council, Grant/Award Number: FT130100175; National Health & Medical Research Council, Grant/Award Number: 1112133, 1079078 and 1091302