Design and Implementation of a Curriculum on Digital Health Tools for Future Physical Therapists

The integration of digital health technologies into healthcare systems is transforming the delivery of medical services and rehabilitation. This transformation creates a need for future healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, to master digital health tools (DHT) and use them effectively in clinical practice. This study aims to substantiate, develop, and implement a curriculum focused on training future physical therapists to use DHT, ensuring their readiness for contemporary healthcare environments. The research involved three key stages: a comprehensive review of current literature on DHT use in healthcare and physical therapy; the design of a curriculum aligned with the educational and professional program “Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy”; and the implementation of the curriculum. In addressing the need for skilled healthcare workers in the digital era, the study emphasizes the importance of developing a comprehensive curriculum for mastering digital health tools. The study concludes that integrating such curricula into university programs is a vital step toward improving the quality of physical therapy education and ensuring the preparedness of graduates for digitalized healthcare systems.