Protocol for the CONNECT project: a mixed methods study investigating patient preferences for communication technology use in orthopaedic rehabilitation consultations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Technology has been placed at the centre of global health policy and has been cited as having the potential to increase efficiency and remove geographical boundaries for patients to access care. Communication technology may support patients with orthopaedic problems, which is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. There are several examples of technology being used in clinical research, although uptake in practice remains low. An understanding of patient preferences will support the design of a communication technology supported treatment pathway for patients undergoing orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Methods and analysis

This mixed methods project will be conducted in four phases. In phase I, a systematic review of qualitative studies reporting communic

SUBMITTER: Gilbert AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6924859 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature