Internet Delivery Of Animated Rehabilitation Exercises
John E Beaulieu
Stretching Charts, Inc. 11003 A St S Tacoma, Wa 98444
Grant 1R43HD051064-01 from National Institute Of Child Health And Human Development IRG: MRS
Abstract: The proposed project will develop a Web site to deliver animated rehabilitation exercise over the Internet to a patient s home. The Phase I prototype will combine VHI s exercise prescription software PC-Kits with email, Macromedia flash files, the Internet Explorer browser and Web programming to deliver animated representations of exercises prescribed to physical therapy patients with low back problems. The Webbased animated exercised delivery system will draw from the extensive experience of the development team in exercise software development, motion capture technology, and the development of Web site applications. A prototype of the program will be evaluated in 10 physical therapy clinics with 40 patients who are being treated for low back problems. Outcomes will be evaluated by randomizing patients to usual care or the animated exercise delivery system, and comparing pre- and post-measures of attitudes, behavioral intentions, self-efficacy, compliance and consumer satisfaction. The goals of Phase II are to revise the program based on Phase I evaluation and feedback from users and focus groups. Phase II will expand the number of exercises giving therapists the ability to use this system with most orthopedic conditions treated in physical therapy. A stand-alone CD/DVD version of the program will be developed for use with patients who do not have Internet access. The final product will be marketed to physical therapy clinics, hospitals, home health agencies, sub-acute care facilities and other professionals who prescribe exercise to clients for health or rehabilitation purposes
Keywords: Internet, assistive device /technology, computer assisted patient care, computer program /software, exercise, physical therapy, rehabilitation, back injury, backache, spine disorder, clinical research, human middle age (35-64), human old age (65+), human subject, medical rehabilitation related tag
Project start date: 2005-08-15
Project end date: 2007-07-31
1R43HD051064-01 (2005): $152919
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INTERNET DELIVERY OF ANIMATED REHABILITATION EXERCISES
John E Beaulieu, President/ceo
Stretching Charts, Inc., 11003 A St S, Tacoma, Wa 98444
Grant 5R44HD051064-03 from Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health & Human Development
Abstract: This application requests support for an interdepartmental training program in Infectious Diseases and Inflammatory Disorders and is designed to promote the entry of outstanding medical students into biomedical research careers. This innovative research enrichment program combines the mentoring faculty´s research expertise with unique institutional resources for the hands-on training of medical students. Training is provided by 28 program faculty members from the Departments of Microbiology & Immunology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Surgery. The research theme will be centered on infections and inflammation, especially in terms of transmission of pathogens, regulation of host inflammatory responses at the sites of pathogen entry (airway, skin, and mucosa), regulation of leukocyte migration in the blood, liver and other organs, and vaccine/drug development for the control of pathogens and tissue damage. Trainees will work in full-time positions during a 12-week research period, and receive an in-depth exposure to biological concepts and modern biomedical research areas and tools. They will also have the opportunity to choose basic, clinical, and translational or behavior research projects. The program will match talented medical students with NIH-funded research faculty mentors, coupling the daily research experience with an ongoing series of courses, summer research seminars, peer round-table research discussions, oral presentations, and monitoring from outstanding UTMB faculty. The specific objectives are 1) to expose medical students early in their career development to the excitement and challenges of a research career and to encourage their investigative and analytical skills, 2) to encourage medical students to pursue a career in basic and clinical research in the areas of infectious diseases and inflammatory disorders, 3) to provide valuable experience and potential references for students who wish to seek additional research training and funding in the future, and 4) to increase the pool of physician scientists engaged in biomedical or behavioral research in those areas necessary for the mission of the NIAID. Opportunities exist for formal presentation of research findings during national symposia and meetings, and an adequate tracking system is in place for monitoring career development of trainees and success of this training program
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Project start date: 2005-07-10
Project end date: 2011-06-30
Budget start date: 1-JUL-2008
Budget end date: 30-JUN-2011
PFA/PA: PA-06-120
5R44HD051064-03 (2008): $0
3R44HD051064-03S1 (2009): $200648
2R44HD051064-02 (2007): $510174