Advancing Intensive Care Rehabilitation in Pakistan through Interactive Game-based Technology: Addressing the Growing Demand: Addressing ICU Rehab Needs with Interactive Technology

Saima Ali

Authors

Saima Ali Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3836-5879

Abstract

Integrating interactive, game-based rehabilitation in Pakistan’s ICUs is vital to address rising non-communicable diseases and Post Intensive Care Syndrome. Technology-driven approaches enhance patient engagement, recovery outcomes, and care quality. Pakistan must adopt digital rehabilitation strategies through training, infrastructure development, and pilot studies to improve ICU patient outcomes and national healthcare standards.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59564/amrj/03.02/002

Author Biography

Saima Ali, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan

Assistant Professor, College of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

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