What works and why in the implementation of eRehabilitation after stroke - a process evaluation.
Berber BrounsJorit J L MeestersArend J de KloetThea P M Vliet VlielandSander HoudijkHenk J ArwertLeti van Bodegom-VosPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2022)
Main improvements of the implementation of eRehabilitation are related to professionals' perceptions of the intervention, integration of eRehabilitation and contextual factors.Implication for rehabilitationTo increase the use of eRehabilitation by patients, patients should be supported by their healthcare professional in their first time use and during the rehabilitation process.To increase the use of eRehabilitation by healthcare professionals, healthcare professionals should be (1) supported by a clinical champion and (2) provided with sufficient time for learning to work and getting familiar with the eRehabilitation program.Integration of eRehabilitation in conventional stroke rehabilitation (optimal blended care) is an important challenge and a prerequisite for the implementation of eRehabilitation in the clinical setting.