Christina Athanasopoulou

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Total Citations

108

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About

Christina Athanasopoulou is a leading researcher in digital health and rehabilitation technology, with a primary focus on home-based care innovations. Her most impactful work centers on the critical intersection of technology and rehabilitation, particularly in response to the growing pressures on healthcare systems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her landmark scoping review, "Technologies in Home-Based Digital Rehabilitation" (2023), has garnered 105 citations, establishing her as a key voice in this rapidly evolving field. This comprehensive review systematically maps the landscape of digital tools—from wearable sensors to telehealth platforms—that enable effective rehabilitation outside clinical settings, addressing a crucial gap in patient-centered care. Athanasopoulou's work highlights how technological solutions can transform rehabilitation delivery, making it more accessible, continuous, and personalized. Her research not only identifies current technologies but also evaluates their efficacy and implementation challenges, providing essential guidance for clinicians, developers, and policymakers. By demonstrating how digital interventions can maintain care quality while reducing healthcare burdens, Athanasopoulou's contributions are shaping the future of rehabilitation medicine, particularly for patients recovering at home. Her work continues to influence how healthcare systems integrate technology to meet evolving patient needs.