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- Title
VISYTER: Versatile and Integrated System for Telerehabilitation.
- Authors
Bambang Parmanto; Andi Saptono; Gede Pramana; Wayan Pulantara; Richard M. Schein; Mark R. Schmeler; Michael P. McCue; David M. Brienza
- Abstract
AbstractThe versatile and integrated system for telerehabilitation (VISYTER) is a software platform for developing various telerehabilitation applications. VISYTER has been designed to take into account the environments and requirements of rehabilitation services. The requirements considered in the platform design include minimal equipment beyond what is available in many rehabilitation settings, minimal maintenance, and ease of setup and operation. In addition, the platform has been designed to be able to adjust to different bandwidths, ranging from the very fast new generation of Internet to residential broadband connections. VISYTER is a secure integrated system that combines high-quality videoconferencing with access to electronic health records and other key tools in telerehabilitation such as stimuli presentation, remote multiple camera control, remote control of the display screen, and an eye contact teleprompter. The software platform is suitable for supporting low-volume services to homes, yet scalable to support high-volume enterprise-wide telehealth services. The VISYTER system has been used to develop a number of telerehabilitation applications, including a remote wheelchair prescription, adult autistic assessments, and international physical therapy teleconsultations. An evaluation of VISYTER for delivering a remote wheelchair prescription was conducted on 48 participants. Results of the evaluation indicate a high level of satisfaction from patients with the use of VISYTER. The versatility and cost-effectiveness of the platform has the potential for a wide range of telerehabilitation applications and potentially may lower the technical and economic barriers of telemedicine adoption.
- Subjects
MEDICAL rehabilitation; COMPUTER software; TELEMEDICINE; BROADBAND communication systems; VIDEOCONFERENCING; COST effectiveness; WHEELCHAIRS
- Publication
Telemedicine & e-Health, 2010, Vol 16, Issue 9, p939
- ISSN
1530-5627
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/tmj.2010.0033