Does therapy always need touch? A cross-sectional study among Switzerland-based occupational therapists and midwives regarding their experience with health care at a distance during the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic impedes therapy and care activities. Tele-health, i.e., the provision of health care at a distance (HCD), is a promising way to fill the supply gap. However, facilitators and barriers influence the use and experience of HCD for occupational therapists (OTs) and midwives. We identified use of services and appraisal of experiences of Switzerland-based OTs and midwives regarding the provision of HCD during the lockdown as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020. 1.

Hypothesis

Profession, age in years, and area of work have a significant and meaningful influence over whether HCD is provided. 2.

Hypothesis

Profession, age in years, area of work, possibility of reimbursement by health insurance, and application used have a signif

SUBMITTER: Klamroth-Marganska V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8205206 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature