Impact of digital and conventional rehabilitation aftercare on physical and mental health in orthopedic patients in Germany.

The integration of digital interventions in health rehabilitation offers promising opportunities to improve patient outcomes. However, empirical studies comparing the effectiveness of digital and traditional rehabilitation interventions remain scarce. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of a digital aftercare program, compared to traditional aftercare and a control group, on both psychological and physical health outcomes in individuals undergoing orthopedic rehabilitation.

WiN-Reha-effectiveness and durability of effects of orthopedic rehabilitation programs and the study of psychological determinants of aftercare behaviors: a study protocol.

Background And Aim: Rehabilitation programs have been shown to have a positive impact on patients' health and work ability. However, the durability of these effects and the extent to which patients alter their health behaviors remain underexplored. This study is divided into two parts; the first assesses the effectivity of rehabilitation programs for orthopedic patients and the durability of effects.

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

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.