Telerehabilitation Trends in Australian Physiotherapy and an Exploration of Factors That Influence Use After COVID-19 Restrictions: Qualitative Content Analysis.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Telerehabilitation is a safe and effective means of delivering physiotherapy services, but implementation in clinical practice has not been widespread. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the shifts in telerehabilitation use throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the key factors that influenced telerehabilitation caseload after restrictions were eased. METHODS: Between September and November 2023, physiotherapists practicing in Australian private practice, hospital outpatient, or community settings completed an online survey. Data were collected regarding participants' use of telerehabilitation before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions to in-person physiothera..