Journal article
Physiotherapists and patients report positive experiences overall with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods study
KL Bennell, BJ Lawford, B Metcalf, D Mackenzie, T Russell, M van den Berg, K Finnin, S Crowther, J Aiken, J Fleming, RS Hinman
Journal of Physiotherapy | AUSTRALIAN PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOC | Published : 2021
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 vi..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by funding from the Physiotherapy Research Foundation. Professor Bennell is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator grant (#1174431). Professor Hinman is supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council Senior Research Fellowship (#1154217). The funders had input in the development of the study method, interpretation of the results and reporting as collaborative partners.