15–20 Minutes. Real Influence on National Telerehab Policy.

A short assessment questionnaire from Allied Health professionals actively shapes DTAM-MY's technology assessment model — the framework researchers and policymakers will reference. Certificate of Participation included.

100 Allied Health Professionals sought nationwide

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A short introduction to what collaborating on this study involves.

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An invitation for rehabilitation professionals

DTAM-MY study (UTAR)

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other rehabilitation professionals practising in Malaysia are invited to take part.

It is a research study, not a medical treatment.

Taking part is voluntary.

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An invitation for rehabilitation professionals

DTAM-MY study (UTAR)

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other rehabilitation professionals practising in Malaysia are invited to take part.

Contribute your professional perspective to DTAM-MY, a research study assessing digital telerehabilitation technology.

Taking part means completing a technology-assessment questionnaire online.

Participants receive a certificate of participation; it is not a CPD-accredited credit.

DTAM-MY is an academic research study by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), 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

Who Can Join as an Allied Health Professional

Why Allied Health Professionals Join

Professional development + research contribution + patient impact.

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Certificate of Participation

Receive a Certificate of Participation for taking part.

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Lead a Research Site

Coordinate recruitment and data collection at your clinic, hospital, or practice.

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Shape Telerehab Standards

Contribute to Malaysia's first national telerehabilitation assessment model.

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Recognized Contribution

An official Certificate of Participation formally acknowledges your contribution to Malaysia's national telerehabilitation study.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to run recruitment at my own site?

No, that's optional. You can lead recruitment and data collection at your clinic or practice, or simply contribute as a collaborator without that responsibility.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participating allied health professionals receive an official Certificate of Participation.

Is there compensation?

Not monetary compensation — participants receive a Certificate of Participation.

What the Study Procedure Involves

A walkthrough of the assessments and sessions you'll take part in.

1 of 4 · Questionnaire and interview

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What taking part involves

1 of 4 · Questionnaire and interview · DTAM-MY (UTAR)

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.

2 of 4 · Speaking your answers, and follow-up

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Speaking your answers, and follow-up

2 of 4 · DTAM-MY (UTAR)

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.

3 of 4 · Safety and benefit

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Safety and benefit

3 of 4 · DTAM-MY (UTAR)

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.

4 of 4 · Your rights and privacy

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Your rights and privacy

4 of 4 · DTAM-MY (UTAR)

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