Physiotherapists and patients report positive experiences overall with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Question

What were the experiences of physiotherapists and patients who consulted via videoconference during the COVID-19 pandemic and how was it implemented?

Design

Mixed methods study with cross-sectional national online surveys and qualitative analysis of free-text responses.

Participants

A total of 207 physiotherapists in private practice or community settings and 401 patients aged ≥ 18 years who consulted (individual and/or group) via videoconference from April to November 2020.

Methods

Separate customised online surveys were developed for physiotherapists and patients. Data were collected regarding the implementation of videoconferencing (cost, software used) and experience with videoconferencing (perceived effectiveness, safety, ease of use and comfort c

SUBMITTER: Bennell KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8188301 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature