Telerehabilitation for People With Physical Disabilities and Movement Impairment: A Survey of United Kingdom Practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telerehabilitation is a feasible and potentially effective alternative to face-to-face rehabilitation. However, specific guidance, training, and support for practitioners who undertake remote assessments in people with physical disabilities and movement impairment are limited.

Objective

The aims of this survey of United Kingdom-based health and social care practitioners were to explore experiences, assess training needs, and collate ideas on best practices in telerehabilitation for physical disabilities and movement impairment. The aim will be to use the findings to inform a practical tool kit and training package for telerehabilitation use.

Methods

UK rehabilitation practitioners were invited to complete an online questionnaire from November to December 20

SUBMITTER: Buckingham SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10414449 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature