Effects of physical therapy delivery via home video telerehabilitation on functional and health-related quality of life outcomes

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Telehealth Experiential Learning: A Pilot Study of The Client’s Experience

“…Participant 6 DISCUSSION Clients in this study reported both benefits and barriers to telehealth, with overall benefits outweighing barriers. This replicates previous research findings of an overall positive client experience in which reported benefits outweighed barriers (Chou et al, 2013;Eikelboom & Atlas, 2005;Levy et al, 2015;Polinski et al, 2015;Waibel et al, 2017;Young et al, 2011). However, even when clients report an overall benefit from telehealth service delivery, their opinions and preference for telehealth may not be entirely positive (Sorenson, 2008).…”

“…Saved time and reduced need for transportation are commonly reported benefits of telehealth (Eikelboom & Atlas, 2005;Kairy et al, 2013;Kruse et al, 2017;Levy et al, 2015;Polinski et al, 2015) that were confirmed in this study. It may be a benefit to match clients to telehealth and in-person delivered services based on needs such as time and transportation barriers, and need for hands on or manual components of treatment, including consideration of support of a caregiver, friend, or family member at home.…”

“…Clients can receive services in their natural environments. Clients have also reported increased health knowledge, improved self-management of health conditions, a greater sense of security, less waiting time for appointments, decreased cost, decreased travel, better access to services, a strong relationship with the provider, personalized interventions, easy to use equipment, a feeling of ongoing support, convenience, and greater access to services (Chou, Chang, Lee, Chou, & Mills, 2013;Eikelboom & Atlas, 2005;Kairy, Tousignant, Leclerc, Côté, & Levasseur, 2013;Levy, Silverman, Jia, Geiss, & Omura, 2015;Polinski et al, 2015;Young, Foster, Silander, & Wakefield, 2011). Client reported barriers to telehealth delivered services have included a preference for in-person services, a concern about confidentiality, and frustration with functionality of equipment (Eikelboom & Atlas, 2005;Young et al, 2011).…”

“…Past survey research indicated clients are satisfied with telehealth experiences (Chou et al, 2013;Eikelboom & Atlas, 2005;Levy et al, 2015;Polinski et al, 2015;Waibel, Cain, Hall, & Keen, 2017;Young et al, 2011). However, client preference for telehealth or inperson service delivery varies.…”

When More Than Exercise Is Needed to Increase Chances of Aging in Place: Qualitative Analysis of a Telehealth Physical Activity Program to Improve Mobility in Low-Income Older Adults (Preprint)

“…[27] Telehealth and remote videoconferencing have been effectively used to deliver rehabilitation after total knee replacement, [28] stroke, [29] and physical therapy to Veterans. [30] Based on the information collected from residents of the Humanities Foundation, a telehealth delivered physical activity program was implemented within two of the Humanities properties utilizing the Otago exercise program, a physical therapy program endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control to improve balance and strengthening in community dwelling older adults [8] and by the National Council on Aging as the highest level of evidence for fall prevention programs. [31] Participants were also given wearable activity monitors, Fitbits, to help track their activity.…”