ArticleJournal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation2024
Physiotherapists' perceptions, readiness, enablers, and barriers to use telerehabilitation: A scoping review.
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- Virtual or In-Person: Does It Matter? Comparing Pain, Function, Quality of Life, Self-Efficacy, and Physical Function Outcomes of Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Education and Exercise Program Participants.Arthritis care & research · 2026Article
- Telerehabilitation Trends in Australian Physiotherapy and an Exploration of Factors That Influence Use After COVID-19 Restrictions: Qualitative Content Analysis.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2026Article
- Acceptance and use of digital health technologies among physiotherapists in Germany: a web-based cross-sectional survey.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- The Use of Telerehabilitation Among Libyan Physiotherapists During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Training needs in telerehabilitation: results of a cross-sectional online survey with therapists and patients.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Defying distance: exercise providers' perspectives on remote physical activity supports for older adults: a mixed-methods study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Rehabilitation Service Delivery Models to Foster Healthy Ageing in the WHO European Region: Results From a Cross-Sectional Stakeholder Consultation Involving 45 Countries.Advances in rehabilitation science and practiceArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe growing use of telerehabilitation within the healthcare community has garnered substantial attention. In congruence with other healthcare fields, examining perceptions, barriers, and facilitators assumed paramount significance in the continuation and fortification of telerehabilitation practices among physiotherapists.
objectiveIn this scoping review, we aimed to systematically map the literature on the perceptions of physiotherapists as well as the barriers and enablers of telerehabilitation in their daily practice.
methodsThe five-stage methodological framework recommended by Arksey and O'Malley (2005) was used for this scoping review. In the framework, eight databases were searched using key search terms such as "telerehabilitation", "physiotherapists", "readiness", "enablers" and "barriers" All findings were organised into perceptions and readiness, enablers, and barriers.
resultsFourteen articles met the inclusion criteria and were categorized as: (1) perception and readiness, (2) enablers, and (3) barriers. In the perception and readiness category, new trends in healthcare, advancement in physiotherapy practices and the benefits to clients were identified. The enablers identified included prior training, personal experience, familiarity with technology, functional equipment and space, and client selection. The barriers to the adoption of telerehabilitation in physiotherapy practice are pinpointed to poor technology, communication hurdles, limited availability, lack of familiarity, and client-related concerns.
conclusionWhile initial evidence suggests a generally positive perceptions it is important to consider both facilitators and barriers when understanding adoption. This review's findings revealed a wide research gap, with unequal weightage towards barriers compared to enablers, and highlights the need for further research. Developing telerehabilitation guidelines that cater to both physiotherapists and clients is necessary.
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