Theoretical Aspects of Transdisciplinarity in Telerehabilitation

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https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2024.6643

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Interdisciplinarity, Multidisciplinarity, Telerehabilitation, Transdisciplinarity, Vernadsky's Noospheric Theory

Abstract

This article explores the theoretical aspects of transdisciplinary research, with a specific focus on its application to telerehabilitation. The integration of multiple disciplines – ranging from medicine, digital health, and informatics to engineering and the social sciences – is increasingly necessary to address the complex challenges of delivering effective remote rehabilitation services. The article begins by outlining the conceptual framework, distinguishing between disciplinary, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches, and highlighting the importance of transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The theoretical foundations discussed provide a basis for understanding how the convergence of diverse fields can lead to innovative solutions in telerehabilitation. The integration of disciplines is examined in detail, illustrating how collaborative efforts across medicine, technology, and behavioral sciences can enhance patient outcomes, improve accessibility, and foster the development of personalized rehabilitation plans. The article also covers the practical implications for clinical practice, emphasizing the need for a more collaborative model of care delivery and the potential for cost-effective, scalable solutions.

Looking toward the future, the article  identifies key areas for research, including the development of advanced technologies, exploration of new therapeutic modalities, and consideration of ethical and social impacts. The need for standardization and interoperability in telerehabilitation systems is also underscored, as these will be critical to ensuring the seamless integration of various technologies and platforms.

 

  

Author Biographies

Kyrylo S. Malakhov, Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Kyrylo S. Malakhov, MSc (Computer Sciences) is  Researcher, Microprocessor Technology Lab, V.M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

Sergii V. Kotlyk, Odesa National University of Technology, Ukraine

Sergii V. Kotlyk, PhD (Computer Sciences), is Associate Professor, Educational and Scientific Institute of Computer Engineering, Automation, Robotics and Programming named after P.M. Platonova, Odesa National University of Technology, Ukraine.

Mykola G. Petrenko, V.M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Mykola G. Petrenko

DSc (Computer Sciences), PhD (Computer Sciences), Senior Researcher, Microprocessor Technology Lab, V.M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6440-0706

EMAIL: petrng@ukr.net

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2024-08-27

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Malakhov, K. S., Kotlyk, S. V., & Petrenko, M. G. (2024). Theoretical Aspects of Transdisciplinarity in Telerehabilitation. International Journal of Telerehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2024.6643

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