Effects of a web-based rehabilitation aftercare on subjective health, work ability and motivation: a partially randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rehabilitation is seen as crucial in dealing with the demographic change in many European countries. In Germany, for example, after having stayed in a rehabilitation center, patients have the possibility to participate in aftercare programs aimed at promoting long-term health behaviour. Despite the relevance of follow-up support for patients' long-term health and work ability, participation rates in aftercare programs are quite low. Here, web-based aftercare programs can be a viable alternative to the traditional face-to-face programs due to their flexibility in time and location. This research project aims to use quantitative and qualitative methods to gain more insight into the potential of web-based aftercare programs.

Methods

The goal is to recruit up to 1150

SUBMITTER: Jekauc D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8054846 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature