Evaluation of a Novel e-Learning Program for Physiotherapists to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis via Telehealth: Qualitative Study Nested in the PEAK (Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee Osteoarthritis) Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The delivery of physiotherapy via telehealth could provide more equitable access to services for patients. Videoconference-based telehealth has been shown to be an effective and acceptable mode of service delivery for exercise-based interventions for chronic knee pain; however, specific training in telehealth is required for physiotherapists to effectively and consistently deliver care using telehealth. The development and evaluation of training programs to upskill health care professionals in the management of osteoarthritis (OA) has also been identified as an important priority to improve OA care delivery.

Objective

This study aims to explore physiotherapists' experiences with and perceptions of an e-learning program about best practice knee OA management (focus

SUBMITTER: Jones SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8122295 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature