Evaluating the impact of a novel telerehabilitation service to address neurological, musculoskeletal, or coronavirus disease 2019 rehabilitation concerns during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Katelyn BrehonJay CarriereKatie ChurchillAdalberto Loyola-SanchezPetra O'ConnellElisavet PapathanasoglouRob MacIsaacMahdi TavakoliChester HoKiran Pohar ManhasPublished in: Digital health (2022)
This study offers insights into the potential impact of the telerehabilitation service amidst pandemic restrictions. Usability measurements showed that callers were satisfied, corroborating literature from pre-pandemic contexts. The satisfaction and acceptability of the service does not supplant preferences for in-person visits. The survey sample reported lower quality of life compared with the provincial population, conflicting with pre-pandemic research. Findings may be due to added stressors associated with the pandemic. Future research should include population-level comparators to better clarify impact.