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Stakeholders' Experiences Using Videoconferencing for a Group-Based Stroke Intervention During COVID-19: A Thematic
Emily A Kringle1, Elizabeth R Skidmore2, M Carolyn Baum3
1Emily A. Kringle, PhD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; ekringle@umn.edu.
Stakeholders found videoconferencing telerehabilitation engaging but noted technology challenges. Tailored training is recommended to improve future telerehabilitation interventions and technology adoption.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Health informatics
Background:
- Limited guidance exists for training protocols supporting new users of telerehabilitation via videoconferencing.
- The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual interventions.
- Understanding user experiences is crucial for optimizing telerehabilitation technology training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore stakeholders' experiences with a group-based telerehabilitation intervention delivered via Zoom.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to participation in videoconferencing-based telerehabilitation.
- To gather stakeholder recommendations for improving technology training protocols.
Main Methods:
- Ad hoc exploratory thematic analysis of semistructured interviews.
- Community-based telerehabilitation intervention (ENGAGE) using videoconferencing.
- Participants included adults with chronic stroke, group leaders, and study staff.
Main Results:
- Group members described the intervention as a valuable experience for learning, doing, and connecting.
- Stakeholders identified both advantages and disadvantages to the videoconferencing environment.
- Factors like technology attitudes, training duration, group size, and social support influenced engagement, acting as facilitators or barriers.
Conclusions:
- Tailored training protocols are essential for supporting stakeholders using new telerehabilitation software or devices.
- Further research is needed to identify specific variables for tailoring training protocols.
- Findings offer insights into barriers, facilitators, and recommendations for technology training to enhance telerehabilitation adoption in occupational therapy.
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