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Understanding Telerehabilitation Factors and Videoconference Usage in Physiotherapy: A Protocol for a Mixed-Methods
Nuria Gómez-Molina1, Iosune Salinas-Bueno1,2, Cristina Moreno-Mulet1
1Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy University of the Balearic Islands Palma Illes Balears Spain.
Health Science Reports
|December 20, 2024
Summary
Telerehabilitation (TR) use surged during the pandemic, with physiotherapists adopting videoconferencing for remote care. This study examines TR
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Technology
- Digital Health
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Telerehabilitation (TR) emerged as a key remote healthcare delivery model.
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of TR, particularly videoconferencing, by physiotherapists.
- TR provided a crucial alternative during mobility restrictions and facility closures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the use and frequency of outpatient TR by physiotherapists.
- To analyze the evolving purposes of TR from pre-pandemic to the present.
- To explore perspectives, facilitators, and barriers of videoconferencing among stakeholders.
Main Methods:
- A convergent two-phase mixed-methods approach was utilized.
- Quantitative phase: Retrospective online survey on TR usage frequency and purpose.
- Qualitative phase: Focus groups with patients and physiotherapists, interviews with managers.
Main Results:
- Expected findings include technology adoption/cessation patterns and shifts in TR usage.
- Anticipated outcomes cover acceptance, satisfaction, and future expectations of videoconferencing.
- Data will reflect physiotherapist, patient, and manager viewpoints on TR.
Conclusions:
- The research will illuminate the progression and adoption drivers of telemedicine technologies.
- Findings can inform improved TR implementation strategies.
- Insights will enhance professional training and educational programs for digital health.
