Audiophonologopedic Telerehabilitation: Advantages and Disadvantages from User Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of digital tools for patient care and rehabilitation. This study explores user perspectives on telerehabilitation, comparing it to traditional methods and identifying criteria for determining its suitability for different patients and clinical conditions.

Methods

This study was carried out during the period of May-September 2021. Questionnaires were administered to 48 users in rehabilitation for audiophonologopedic and neurodevelopmental disorders in three rehabilitation centres in central Italy.

Results

The user responses predominantly emphasize the benefits of time saving (68.75%) and cost-efficiency (37.5%), specifically regarding time saving due to travel and expenses

SUBMITTER: Lauriello M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11430812 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature