Anita Kidritsch

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

Papers

Total Citations

108

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About

Anita Kidritsch is a researcher at the forefront of digital health and rehabilitation technology, with a particular focus on transforming how patients recover outside of traditional clinical settings. Her work centers on the integration of innovative technologies into home-based rehabilitation, addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing modern healthcare systems: the need to deliver effective, scalable care beyond hospital walls. Her most influential contribution, a comprehensive scoping review published in 2023 titled "Technologies in Home-Based Digital Rehabilitation," has rapidly garnered over 105 citations, signaling its significant impact on the field. In this work, Kidritsch and her colleagues systematically mapped the technological landscape supporting remote rehabilitation, highlighting critical gaps in existing support structures and underscoring how the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the urgency for robust digital solutions. The preprint version, released in 2022, further demonstrates her commitment to open and timely dissemination of research findings. Kidritsch's scholarship is particularly valuable for clinicians, health system planners, and technology developers seeking evidence-based guidance on deploying digital tools that empower patients to manage their own recovery at home. Her research positions her as an important voice in shaping the future of patient-centered, technology-driven rehabilitation care.