This study aimed to systematically assess the informational reliability, quality, and educational suitability of videos introducing scoliosis exercises on TikTok. We retrieved screened 1904 TikTok with hashtags: "#scoliosis", "#scoliosisexercise", "#scoliosistips", before collecting a final sample 171 in March 2022. Then, two independent raters assessed reliability quality using DISCERN instrument evaluated information "Scoliosis Exercise Education Score" (SEES; exercise cycle, target,...

As the number of individuals suffering from cognitive diseases continues to rise, dealing with diminished function that comes age has become a serious public health concern. While use mobile applications (apps) as digital treatments for training shows promise, analysis their content and quality remains unclear. The aim this study was systematically search assess apps using multidimensional app rating scale (MARS) rate objective identify critical points. A conducted on Google Play Store Apple...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the presentation suitability and readability of ChatGPT’s responses common patient questions, as well its potential enhance readability. Methods: We initially analyzed 30 ChatGPT related knee osteoarthritis (OA) on March 20, 2023, using metrics. Subsequently, we assessed impact detailed simplified instructions provided for same responses, focusing improvement. Results: The scores OA significantly exceeded recommended sixth-grade reading level ( p <...

The use of YouTube for providing medical information is increasing, and patients with COPD are likely to digital media obtain their conditions. This study aimed analyze the reliability quality videos that were most frequently viewed by who searched on pulmonary rehabilitation.A search was conducted using keyword "pulmonary rehabilitation." All categorized into 2 groups according source purpose. For evaluating quality, modified DISCERN score rehabilitation COPD-specific (PRSS) used,...

We aimed to assess the quality and reliability of pressure injury-related videos uploaded on YouTube, analyse sources contents, examine correlation between video parameters. searched YouTube using two keywords, "pressure ulcer" sore", August 20, 2022. sorted according their number views included top 100 for each keyword. The was assessed Global Quality Scale (GQS), while evaluated by modified DISCERN (mDISCERN) tool. In addition, we in which content included, analysed correlations...

This cross-sectional study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital's rehabilitation clinic, aimed to validate Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) results obtained through plantar pressure analysis using commercial smart insoles (SPPB-SI) and compare these manually acquired by an experienced examiner (SPPB-M). study included 40 independent-walking inpatients outpatients aged 50 or older. SPPB-SI SPPB-M were administered concurrently, with the providing data that converted into...

This study aimed to evaluate the reliability, overall quality, and educational value of online videos for learning techniques related shoulder injection treatments analyzing usability video evaluation tools musculoskeletal injections. Online searches were performed in February 2022 using terms “shoulder injection”, “glenohumeral joint “acromioclavicular “subacromial bursa injection.” Included scored by modified DISCERN (mDISCERN), global quality score (GQS), (SIS). Correlations between...

This study was performed to review which mHealth apps that improve brace-wearing compliance are currently available, and carry out their quality assessments by listing functionalities. We found ten in the literature commercial market (Google Play App store). Then, of these evaluated transparency, health content, excellent technical security/privacy, issues usability, subjective ratings (THESIS) scale, functionalities included were reviewed. Regarding functionalities, four categories (data...

This study aimed to objectively assess YouTube videos’ quality, reliability, and information delivery capability regarding novel spinal muscular atrophy treatments. Using the keywords “nusinersen”, “spinraza”, “ridisplam”, “evrysdi”, “onasemnogene abeparvovec”, “zolgensma”, we were able retrieve screen 360 videos before settling on a final sample of 99 25 September 2022. Then, two independent raters used mDISCERN GQS instruments evaluate reliability quality Information Delivery Capability...

In South Korea Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system, the special dementia rating (SDR) is a registration grading for patients who do not have physical disability or functional restrictions and first applicable following diagnosis of dementia. We investigated differences in age SDR according to educational level residential area. This was retrospective, cross-sectional study using Korean National Health Service dataset. Applications between July 2014 December 2016 were identified...

This study aims to evaluate a new method for the five times sit stand test (FTSST), crucial addressing frailty in an aging population. It utilizes smart insole plantar pressure analysis and marker-less motion capture device head height analysis.

Introduction Early rehabilitation post-spinal surgery is vital for patients' recovery. Robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) shows promise but requires further study to establish a specific protocol and gauge its effects on both patients physical therapists. This aimed determine the impact of newly developed early RAGT functional enhancement satisfaction levels after spinal surgery, as well therapists who implemented therapy. Methods First, we in collaboration with three physiatrists two...

The purpose of this study was to report the clinical validation posture analyzing and virtual reconstruction device (PAViR) system, focusing on accuracy sagittal spinal parameters, compared with EOS imaging system. Seventy patients diagnosed segmental somatic dysfunction were recruited between February 2020 November 2020. Each patient examined using system PAViR; parameters human body [forward head (FHP), T1 tilt angle (T1t), knee flexion (KF), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic (PT)] analyzed...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Online medical information, like ChatGPT, is crucial for patients making health decisions. However, many struggle with low literacy skills when using such content. To help, we need to ensure that the information easily readable average adult. Surprisingly, there's been no research on how well ChatGPT delivers in text form. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> assess readability and presentation suitability of responses most commonly asked patient questions, as...

<b>Introduction:</b> Neuromuscular disorder (NMD) patients who have successfully removed tracheostomy tubes with the help of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and assistive coughing techniques been reported. <b>Aims objectives:</b> The purpose this study was to identify transitions long-term respiratory management status these patients. <b>Methods:</b> Thirty-five NMD were decannulated between 2007 2021. medical records, discharge summaries, thorough pulmonary function test results, including...

Abstract Objective We aimed to assess the quality and reliability of pressure injury-related videos uploaded on YouTube, analyze sources contents, examine correlation between video parameters. Methods searched YouTube using two keywords, "pressure ulcer" sore", August 20, 2022. The was assessed Global Quality Scale (GQS), while their evaluated by modified DISCERN (mDISCERN) tool. In addition, we in which content (risk factors, assessment, prevention, treatment) included. Furthermore,...