Factors that influence patient preferences for virtual consultations in an orthopaedic rehabilitation setting: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify, characterise and explain factors that influence patient preferences, from the perspective of patients and clinicians, for virtual consultations in an orthopaedic rehabilitation setting.

Design

Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and abductive analysis.

Setting

A physiotherapy and occupational therapy department situated within a tertiary orthopaedic centre in the UK.

Participants

Patients who were receiving orthopaedic rehabilitation for a musculoskeletal problem. Occupational therapists, physiotherapists or therapy technicians involved in the delivery of orthopaedic rehabilitation for patients with a musculoskeletal problem.

Results

Twenty-two patients and 22 healthcare professionals were interviewed. The average i

SUBMITTER: Gilbert AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7908916 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature