ArticleBMC health services research2025
Accessibility, safety, and effectiveness of telerehabilitation for public safety personnel with posttraumatic stress injuries: an interpretive description study.
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- A Meta-Synthesis on Clients' Experience with Telerehabilitation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundPublic safety personnel (PSP) are regularly exposed to stress which can result in the development of posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSIs) and leave them unable to work. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a shift in the delivery of PTSI rehabilitation to telerehabilitation (mainly videoconference, but some telephone-based care).
methodsThe present study employed an Interpretive Description design to explore the lived experiences of PSP, clinicians, and decision-makers regarding the safety, accessibility, and effectiveness of PTSI telerehabilitation. We used purposive and convenience sampling techniques, aiming to maximize variation. Interview data were generated using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using an integrated, team-based approach to Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis.
resultsOur final sample consisted of 34 participants: 12 PSP, 14 clinicians, and eight decision-makers. Three themes were generated: (1) Responding to the uniqueness of individuals and their contexts; (2) Prioritizing different elements of safety at different times; and (3) Facets of care that lead to perceptions of credibility. While telerehabilitation offers accessibility and flexibility, its application necessitates a nuanced, person-centred approach.
conclusionsClinicians need to tailor the mode of delivery to PSP and be aware of the potential limitations in observing subtle cues and fostering the therapeutic alliance virtually. Decision-makers should consider policies that support a hybrid model of care, balancing PSP preference and the potential need for in-person interventions to address avoidance and facilitate crucial components of care. Ultimately, for PSP, telerehabilitation presents a valuable option for accessing timely, comfortable care, but open communication with clinicians about preferences and any challenges experienced with virtual modalities is paramount.
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