Experiences of physical therapists applying telerehabilitation to neurological patients: A qualitative study

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dc.authoridONAL, BIROL/0000-0002-3540-7156
dc.contributor.authorOnal, Birol
dc.contributor.authorEldemir, Sefa
dc.contributor.authorCeren, Ali Naim
dc.contributor.authorEldemir, Kader
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-04T16:47:15Z
dc.date.available2025-05-04T16:47:15Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentSivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractBackground: Telerehabilitation has been widely used in neurological diseases in recent years. The experiences of physical therapists and the difficulties they face are critical to the effectiveness of telerehabilitation. Objective: To examine in depth the technical challenges, patient interaction strategies, and session management processes faced by physical therapists who use telerehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions and to assess the opinions of physical therapists about the advantages, disadvantages, technological infrastructure needs, and support strategies of telerehabilitation. Methods: In this study, phenomenological qualitative research method was used. In-depth interviews were conducted with eight physical therapists who treated patients with neurological disorders with telerehabilitation in our country. Interview data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: The analysis revealed seven key themes and 26 sub-themes, which were categorized into two main areas: telerehabilitation session management and perceptions of telerehabilitation sessions. In the area of session management, physical therapists reported challenges related to the adaptation of traditional rehabilitation techniques to the online environment, including difficulties with assessing patients' physical conditions remotely, ensuring patient engagement, and managing technical issues such as internet connectivity and software limitations. They also highlighted the importance of clear communication, structured session planning, and the need for additional training to effectively conduct telerehabilitation sessions. Conclusions: Considering the advantages and disadvantages stated by physical therapists using telerehabilitation with patients with neurological conditions, solutions should be developed to increase the efficiency of telerehabilitation. Applications with simple interfaces, a home environment suitable for exercise sessions, and strategies to support technology adaptation can significantly improve the efficiency of telerehabilitation.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.bjpt.2025.101195
dc.identifier.issn1413-3555
dc.identifier.issn1809-9246
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.pmid40121906
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105000779144
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2025.101195
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12418/35551
dc.identifier.volume29
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001455409800001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAssociacao Brasileira Pesquisa Pos-Graduacao Fisioterapia-Abrapg-Ft
dc.relation.ispartofBrazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20250504
dc.subjectDigital physical therapy
dc.subjectPerception
dc.subjectRehabilitation
dc.subjectSession management
dc.subjectTelehealth
dc.titleExperiences of physical therapists applying telerehabilitation to neurological patients: A qualitative study
dc.typeArticle

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