Review Article

Intelligent Rehabilitation Assistance Tools for Distal Radius Fracture: A Systematic Review Based on Literatures and Mobile Application Stores

Table 1

Brief information of the included studies.

Authors (year)APPSystemStudy typeSample sizeMethodEffect

Mohammad Reza Pour Ahmadi (2016)G-Pro [9]iOS
Android
Cross-sectional observational study38 men
32 women
The wrist flexion, extension, radial deviation, and ulnar deviation joint activity were measured by the universal goniometer and g-pro APP in iPhone 5, respectively.The G-pro© APP has good to excellent reliability (), and it is effective at the same time as the general goniometer () used to measure wrist ROM.
Jacob Modest BS (2018)Compass [10]iOSCross-sectional study30 healthy
30 injured
The compass APP included in the conventional goniometer iPhone 5 was used to measure the joint activity during wrist flexion, extension, pronation, and supination, respectively.Patients with wrist injuries can use this technology to perform self-measurements, and the measurements are comparable to standard UG ROM assessments performed by health providers.
Nuphar Lendner (2017)Gyroscope [11]iOSCross-sectional study153The flexion, extension, radial deviation, and ulnar deviation of the wrist were measured by common goniometer and free Gyroscope APP in iPhone 4, respectively.It can improve compliance and is reliable and easy to use. Before using such an APP, it must be evaluated.
Robert H. Wellmon (2016)Goniometer Records [12]iOS
Android
Descriptive validation studyNAThe research passed Goniometer Records of three smartphones; Goniometer Pro has two APPs and common goniometer. The inclinometer measures the joint activity of each standardized angle, respectively.The app determines the error inherent in the measurement, which has nothing to do with patient factors and is attributed to the smartphone. The data shows that the installed APP can replace the conventional UG or inclinometer.
Susan Reid (2018)DrGoniometer [13]iOSClinical measurement study30 fractured
30 healthy
Patients with DRF, and the forearm supination angle was measured by the universal goniometer and DrGoniometer, respectively. Healthy subjects were also measured by these two methods.Whether it is a fractured forearm or a healthy forearm, the DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer are highly reliable (ICC range 0.74-0.88). DrGoniometer is an effective alternative tool.
Henriëtte A.W. Meijer (2019)ReValidate! [14]iOSCross-sectional study45; 43Patients recovering from wrist injury and professional wrist injury therapists completed a full-level game, respectively, and the experimenter finally scored the software, respectively.ReValidate! is a beneficial and interesting experience for the rehabilitation of wrist fractures. It is tailored to patients and provides functional measurements for patients, which may become a very useful exercise tool in future rehabilitation.
Lori Algar OTD (2014)Tilt Maze、Labyrinth [15]iOS
Android
NANANASkilled hand therapy can help recommend appropriate postures and encourage participation in therapeutic games, address specific client deficiencies, and reduce functional problems.
Xiaoxia Zhu (2019)Rehabilitation assistant [16]iOS
Android
Randomized controlled trial250; 250The control group was treated with preintervention rehabilitation assistant APP, while the observation group was treated with postintervention rehabilitation assistant APP, and the patient satisfaction was comparedThe health education effect and health education satisfaction of the rehabilitation assistant APP were higher than those before the intervention ( or ).