| Physiotherapists' and Patients' Views on Telehealth: A Systematic Review |
| Paper ID : 1103-ISCSR3 (R1) |
| Authors |
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shahd UFTA mohammed abdelhafeez Hamed *1, Shery Kamal Fouad2, Shery Micheal Saleeb1, Shahd Badr Ibrahim2, Safa Sultan Abdelmaksod2, Safinaz Mohammed Haseeb1, Shahd Mohamed Hamdi2, Shahd Mohammed Amr1, Shahd Omar Mahmoud1, Shrooq Morsi Basyoni1, Shams Magdy Elsayed1, Shams Osama Ahmed1, Shahd Shreif Saad1, Duha Mamdouh Ali1, Shams AlaaEldeen Hamd1, Shahd Ahmed Ali1 1Student at MTI university 2student at MTI university |
| Abstract |
| Telehealth in the physical therapy field got some attention in the early 2000s, but since COVID-19, it has started to expand due to the need to find solutions that don't require direct interaction. Objectives: Research on that topic is mainly from a technical point of view, the digital tools, the experiment of different rehabilitation protocols and making them online friendly, our goal in this study is to reflect on the experience as a whole, to hear their own words. Methods: The databases searched were PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. The period was from December 2024 to March 2025. 5 independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts for eligibility. The inclusion criteria included qualitative studies and mixed methods, a focus on patients’ and physiotherapists’ satisfaction, and papers published from 2020 to 2025. The exclusion criteria were non-physiotherapy telehealth interventions and unavailable full-text articles. A total of 237 studies were found; we chose 20 studies only as data reached saturation. The data were critically appraised using the (CASP) Qualitative Checklist. Braun and Clarke's (2022) Thematic Analysis Approach was used for the analysis. Results: The outcome measure evaluated was the satisfaction levels. Telehealth has made it easier for patients to self-manage and track their conditions. It's useful for mild cases and educational purposes. It can be adjusted to various communities. On the downside, some therapists found it hard to achieve communication with patients. Diagnosing was tough for physiotherapists, and ensuring patients' commitment and unequal access to technology were concerning, but for many, telehealth offers a lot of flexibility and convenience. Conclusion: Telehealth could be a great learning opportunity for physiotherapists and their problem-solving skills and their communication with patients. We recommend integrating telehealth into training programs to help physiotherapists adapt to this evolving modality and improve their clinical skills. |
| Keywords |
| Telehealth, Physiotherapy, Satisfaction, Patient Experience |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Oral Presentation) |