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ArticleEuropean geriatric medicine2025

eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation: an international consensus study.

Jules J M Kraaijkamp, Anke Persoon, Niels H Chavannes, Wilco P Achterberg, Mohamed-Amine Choukou, Frances Dockery, Hyub Kim, Laura M Pérez, José E Pompeu, Eva Topinkova and 7 more

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Jules J M KraaijkampDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. j.j.m.kraaijkamp@lumc.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7262-8399
Anke PersoonDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Niels H ChavannesDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Wilco P AchterbergDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Mohamed-Amine ChoukouDepartment of Occupational Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Frances DockeryBeaumont Hospital & Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
Hyub KimDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Far East University, Eumseong, Republic of Korea.
Laura M PérezResearch on Aging, Frailty and Care Transitions in Barcelona (REFiT-BCN), Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili and Vall d'Hebron Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain.
José E PompeuDepartment of Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Eva TopinkovaDepartment of Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.
Mark A VassalloGeriatric Medicine Society of Malta, Karin Grech Hospital, Pieta, Malta.
Andrea B MaierHealthy Longevity Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Clemens BeckerDepartment of Clinical Gerontology, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus, Stuttgart, Germany.
Yoshiaki AmagasaNursing home, Mukoudai, Tokyo, Japan.
Marije S HolstegeDepartment of Research, Treatment and Advice Center, Omring, Hoorn, The Netherlands.
Jolanda van HaastregtDepartment of Health Services Research, Faculty of Health Medicine and Life Sciences, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Eléonore F van Dam van IsseltDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCurrent evidence on the use of eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation is limited. This aim of this study was to achieve international consensus on three key eHealth-related topics in geriatric rehabilitation: the use, domains, and scientific evaluation of eHealth. Additionally, we developed a model that provides insight into the use of eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation.

methodsAn international, two-round Delphi study was conducted. Two models served as a framework for the initial statement draft, with a total of 28 statements based on our systematic review results, an international survey, and expert opinion. Eligible healthcare professionals working in geriatric rehabilitation facilities were recruited across 10 countries.

resultsEighty healthcare professionals participated in round one and 47 in round two. In the first round, consensus was obtained for 20 of the 28 statements (71%). Prior to round two, four statements were revised, two statements were combined, and one statement was removed. In round two, consensus was obtained on six statements, bringing the total to 26: three related to the use of eHealth, five to the domains of eHealth, and 18 related to the scientific evaluation of eHealth.

conclusionInternational consensus has been reached on the use, domains, and scientific evaluation of eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation. This first step in generating reliable knowledge and understandable information will help promote a consistent approach to the development, implementation, and scientific evaluation of eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation.

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GeriatricsTelemedicineAgedDelphi TechniqueHumansConsensusDelphieHealthGeriatric rehabilitationImplementation

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