Telerehabilitation perceptions and experiences of physiatrists in a lower-middle-income country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed the adoption of telerehabilitation in various health care settings. However, there was neither a preexisting national guideline in the Philippines nor an internationally agreed upon standard for telerehabilitation. The literature lacks nationwide studies documenting how physiatrists perceived and experienced telerehabilitation during the pandemic.

Objective

To determine the perceptions and experiences of physiatrists in the Philippines regarding telerehabilitation.

Design

Online survey originally developed by the authors with inputs from local experts in telehealth or telerehabilitation.

Setting

Nationwide, involving board-certified physiatrists practicing in the Philippines.

Participants

Fellows of the Philippi

SUBMITTER: Leochico CFD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8661588 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature