Physiotherapists' clinical use and acceptance of a telemonitoring platform during anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation: a prospective clinical study.

Conclusions: Even though health care professionals were involved in the design of the telemonitoring platform, use in routine care was limited. Physiotherapists recognized the relevance of using health technology, but there are still barriers to overcome in order to successfully implement eHealth in routine care.Implications for rehabilitationThe use and acceptance of the telemonitoring platform by physiotherapists for patients following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction was limited.Suggestions made by therapists for platform improvement mainly related to user-friendliness and efficiency of workflow.Novel digital health technology needs to fit into daily routines, be easily accessible and easy to use for the end users. PMID: 32521183 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation. Assistive Technology. - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Source Type: research