Physiotherapists' and occupational therapists' perspectives on information and communication technology in stroke rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to explore the current and potential use of information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance coherent person-centred rehabilitation after stroke, from the perspectives of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Method

Five occupational therapists and four physiotherapists from different phases of the Danish stroke rehabilitation process were included and two focus group interviews were carried out. A grounded theory approach was used throughout the study and a constant comparative method was used in the analysis.

Results

Three subcategories were identified from the analysis of interviews with participants: 1) ICT and apps as meaningful and supportive in the rehabilitation process, 2) ICT as a tool in communication and docum

SUBMITTER: Marwaa MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7454973 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature