Telehealth for musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Musculoskeletal conditions are a leading cause of global morbidity. Access to traditional in-person healthcare can be difficult for some under usual conditions and has become a ubiquitous barrier throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth, defined as the 'delivery of healthcare at a distance using information and communication technology' is a solution to many access barriers and has been rapidly adopted by many healthcare professions throughout the crisis. While significant advancements in technology has made the widespread adoption of telehealth feasible, there are many factors to be considered when implementing a telehealth service.

Purpose

The aims of this masterclass are to (i) introduce telehealth and outline the current research within the context of mu

SUBMITTER: Cottrell MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7261082 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature