DTAM-MYDTAM-MY is an academic research study evaluating how digital telerehabilitation technology works for stroke survivors and family caregivers, across six core dimensions.
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DTAM-MY
A research study by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
DTAM-MY is a research study on digital telerehabilitation technology.
It is a research study, not a medical treatment.
Taking part is voluntary.
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DTAM-MY
A research study by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
DTAM-MY is a research study on digital telerehabilitation technology.
Digital telerehabilitation is rehabilitation support delivered remotely with digital tools.
It is a research study, not a medical treatment.
Taking part is voluntary.
You may decline, or stop at any time without giving a reason.
An information sheet is provided before you register.
About this study
Development of Digital Healthcare Telerehabilitation Technology Assessments Model and System for the Enhancement of Elderly Quality-of-Life
Principal investigator
CHONG Yu Zheng, PhD candidate
Institution
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
Supervisors
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwan Ban Hoe · Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Goh Choon Hian
Ethics approval
UTAR UREC, ref. U/SERC/56(A)-979/2026
Select your role to view information tailored just for you.
Physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Any adult in Malaysia
Government & administrators
Stroke survivors aged 60+
Support family members
From signing up to getting started — here's what to expect.
Select the option above that describes you.
Complete a short registration form — takes about 2 minutes.
Confirm your email and review the Participant Information Sheet before continuing.
Access your study materials in your preferred language.
DTAM-MY: how to take part
A research study by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
It is a research study, not a medical treatment.
1. Choose your group
2. Fill in the Enroll form: name, email and consent
3. Check your email
Demonstration with sample data
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Review the information sheet
After you verify, you will go to the participant portal to review the Participant Information Sheet before continuing.
An information sheet is provided before you register.
Taking part is voluntary.
You may decline, or stop at any time without giving a reason.
About this study
Development of Digital Healthcare Telerehabilitation Technology Assessments Model and System for the Enhancement of Elderly Quality-of-Life
Principal investigator
CHONG Yu Zheng, PhD candidate
Institution
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
Supervisors
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwan Ban Hoe · Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Goh Choon Hian
Ethics approval
UTAR UREC, ref. U/SERC/56(A)-979/2026
Real-time enrollment across all participant groups
We are recruiting 370 participants across five groups, from older adults and caregivers to health professionals and policy-makers. It is a research study, not a medical treatment.
A walkthrough of the assessments and sessions you'll take part in.
What taking part involves
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Taking part involves two parts.
Part 1
The questionnaire
A questionnaire, on a paper answer sheet or online, with questions relevant to your group.
How long it takes
Group | Questionnaire | Optional interview
Older adults (60 and above) | 10–25 min | 15–50 min
Caregivers | 10–25 min | 15–50 min
Allied health professionals | 15–25 min | 20–50 min
Policy-makers | 15–20 min | 20–40 min
General public (18 and above) | 10–12 min | 15–20 min
Part 2 (optional)
The interview
A short interview about your experiences and views on telerehabilitation. It is audio-recorded only with your permission.
All interviews are optional. You may choose to complete only the survey.
Speaking your answers, and follow-up
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Optional
Speak your answers
Allied health professionals, caregivers and policy-makers may speak their answers instead of typing them. This option is in English only.
Your speech is converted to text by an automated speech-to-text system. You can review and correct the text before it is submitted. No audio recording is kept, only the text you have reviewed.
Older adults also complete a brief follow-up assessment 12 weeks after the first session.
Safety and benefit
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There are no experimental treatments, medications or clinical procedures involved.
Taking part does not provide any direct clinical benefit or change to your medical treatment.
If you feel distressed, tired or uncomfortable, tell the researcher. The session will stop.
DTAM-MY is an academic research study by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), not a medical treatment.
Your rights and privacy
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Taking part is voluntary. You may decline, or stop at any time without giving a reason.
Your medical care, employment and relationship with UTAR will be unaffected.
Your name and identity card number will never appear in any dataset, report or publication.
Read the full Participant Information Sheet before you register.
About this study
Development of Digital Healthcare Telerehabilitation Technology Assessments Model and System for the Enhancement of Elderly Quality-of-Life
Principal investigator
CHONG Yu Zheng, PhD candidate
Institution
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science
Supervisors
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwan Ban Hoe · Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Goh Choon Hian
Ethics approval
UTAR UREC, ref. U/SERC/56(A)-979/2026