Omurga Rehabilitasyonunda Fizyoterapistlerin Yapay Zekâ ve Teknoloji Kullanımı

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Amaç: Yapay zekâ (YZ), modern tıpta, özellikle fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyonu alanlarında dönüştürücü bir teknoloji olarak dikkat çekmektedir. Bu çalışma, Türkiye genelindeki fizyoterapistlerin omurga rehabilitasyonun alanında YZ ve ileri teknolojilere dair bilgi, tutum ve kullanım düzeylerini değerlendirmeyi amaçlayan tanımlayıcı bir araştırmadır. Yöntemler: Bu araştırmada veri toplama süreci, çevrimiçi anket yöntemi kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar, araştırmacı tarafından oluşturulan ve Google Forms platformu üzerinden sunulan anket formunu yanıtlayarak veri sağlamıştır. Araştırmaya, kamu ve özel sağlık kuruluşlarında çalışan 88 fizyoterapist katılmıştır. Bulgular: Klinik uygulamalarda ise egzersiz oyunları (%37,5) ve robotik cihazlar (%26,1) en yaygın kullanılan teknolojiler arasında yer almaktadır. YZ’nin gelecekte tedavi süreçlerine etkisi konusunda fizyoterapistler genel olarak olumlu bir yaklaşım sergilemiştir. Katılımcıların %54,5’i teknolojinin tedavi sürecine yardımcı olacağını, ancak asıl kararların insanlar tarafından verilmesi gerektiğini düşünmektedir. Tedaviye yönelik faydalar arasında zaman yönetiminin iyileştirilmesi (%75), hasta takibinin kolaylaştırılması (%64,8) ve kişiselleştirilmiş tedavi planlarının geliştirilmesi (%52,3) öne çıkmaktadır. Bununla birlikte, fizyoterapistler, teknolojinin bireysel hasta ihtiyaçlarına her zaman tam olarak uyum sağlayamayacağı konusunda dikkatli bir yaklaşım sergilemektedir. Sonuç: YZ ve ileri teknolojiler, omurga rehabilitasyonunda önemli bir potansiyele sahip olsa da klinik uygulamalarda benimsenmesi sınırlıdır. Bu durum, fizyoterapistlerin teknolojik yeniliklere uyum sağlamasını ve bu alanda daha fazla eğitim ve farkındalık çalışmalarını gerekli kılmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Fizyoterapist
• Omurga
• Rehabilitasyon
• Teknoloji
• Yapay Zekâ

Use of Artificial Intelligence and Technology by Physiotherapists in Spine Rehabilitation

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Aim: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology in modern medicine, particularly in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in spine rehabilitation. This descriptive study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and usage levels of AI and advanced technologies among physiotherapists across Türkiye. Methods: The data collection process was conducted using an online survey method. Participants provided data by responding to a questionnaire created by the researcher and administered via the Google Forms platform. The study included 88 physiotherapists working in public and private healthcare facilities. Results: In clinical practice, exercise games (37.5%) and robotic devices (26.1%) were identified as the most commonly used technologies. Physiotherapists generally expressed a positive attitude toward the potential impact of AI on future treatment processes. A majority (54.5%) believe that technology will assist in treatment processes, but ultimate decisions should be made by humans. Key benefits of AI in treatment include improved time management (75%), enhanced patient monitoring (64.8%), and the development of personalized treatment plans (52.3%). However, physiotherapists remain cautious about the ability of technology to fully address individual patient needs. Conclusions: While AI and advanced technologies hold significant potential in spine rehabilitation, their adoption in clinical practice remains limited. This highlights the need for physiotherapists to adapt to technological advancements and underscores the importance of further education and awareness initiatives in this area.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Physiotherapist
• Spine
• Rehabilitation
• Technology
• Artificial Intelligence

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