Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare > Volume 14, Number 2 > Pp. 55-58

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Human factors in the development and implementation of telerehabilitation systems

David M Brennan ^*  and Linsey M Barker 

^* National Rehabilitation Hospital, Center for Applied Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Research, Washington, DC; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Correspondence: David M Brennan, National Rehabilitation Hospital, 102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA (Fax: +1 202 726 7521; Email: david.m.brennan{at}medstar.net)

Telemedicine services must be designed and implemented with the users in mind. When conducting telerehabilitation, factors such as age, education and technology experience must be taken into account. In addition, telerehabilitation must also accommodate a range of potential patient impairments, including deficits in language, cognition, motor function, vision and voice. Telerehabilitation technology and treatment environments should adhere to universal design standards so as to be accessible, efficient, usable and understandable to all. This will result in improved access to a wider range of telerehabilitation services that will facilitate and enhance the rehabilitative treatment and recovery of people living with varying levels of injury, impairment and disability.

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