Physiotherapists' perceptions of and willingness to use telerehabilitation in Kuwait during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telerehabilitation has been considered a suitable alternative healthcare delivery system during the COVID-19 outbreak, and many studies have promoted its feasibility in delivering physical care to patients who live with pain and disability. Physiotherapists' perceptions and willingness are two key factors that influence the provision of remote physiotherapy.

Aim

To investigate physiotherapists' perceptions of and willingness to use telerehabilitation in Kuwait during the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore the barriers that may hinder the use of telerehabilitation in this sector.

Methods

The following methods were used: (1) a cross-sectional survey and (2) face-to-face semi-structured interviews. In the cross-sectional survey, an electronic questionnaire was s

SUBMITTER: Albahrouh SI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8028577 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature