A research study on how people experience digital telerehabilitation technology, for adults aged 60 and above. It is a research study, not a medical treatment.
100 Elderly Participants sought nationwidePhotography for illustration only, not actual study participants.
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A research study for adults aged 60 and above
DTAM-MY research study (UTAR)
Adults aged 60 and above who are living with or recovering from a condition affecting mobility are invited to take part.
It is a research study, not a medical treatment.
Taking part is voluntary.
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A research study for adults aged 60 and above
DTAM-MY research study (UTAR)
Adults aged 60 and above who are living with or recovering from a condition affecting mobility are invited to take part.
DTAM-MY is a research study on how people experience digital telerehabilitation technology.
It is a research study, not a medical treatment.
A family member or helper can assist.
A family member or healthcare staff may help you, or you may reply and the research team will contact you and help you register.
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
Designed specifically for stroke survivors aged 60 and above.
Work with your clinic or practise at home.
A family member or healthcare staff may help you.
Large text, easy buttons. No tech skills needed. Paper forms available.
Our team speaks your language and understands your needs. Call or WhatsApp anytime.
No cost to participate. A Certificate of Participation is provided for your time.
Register your interest in this research study. A researcher will follow up to confirm eligibility and next steps.
Watch: How to Sign Up
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
After you verify, you will go to the participant portal to review the Participant Information Sheet before continuing.
No email after a few minutes? Check your spam folder, or call the study helpdesk on +6011 3313 2900.
No. You can participate with paper forms and in-person clinic visits if you prefer. We also offer phone support.
About 12 weeks total. You'll visit a clinic or use the app 2–3 times per week (30–45 minutes each).
English, Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, and Tamil. Choose your language anytime.
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
