What is digital rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation is generally known as a systematic process, guided by a professional who listens to and supports the client. Rehabilitation can be sought when, for example, an illness or disability affects the ability to cope independently in everyday life at different stages of life. However, not everyone has the opportunity to access or receive rehabilitation when they need it most. 

Today's technology offers many opportunities to use digital technology in rehabilitation either individually by the client, professionals or for instance by community health workers. Digital Rehabilitation includes not only telerehabilitation that many are familiar with but also other digital services and solutions that can be used at different stages of rehabilitation. Digital rehabilitation is based on person-centred approach: the planning of its use is always based on the needs and wishes of the clients themselves, respecting their values and choices. For example, digital rehabilitation can remind, motivate, and encourage along the rehabilitation process, giving the client more freedom than traditional rehabilitation to promote their own rehabilitation in their own everyday environment, when it suits them best.

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