Which factors affect the implementation of telerehabilitation? Study protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review with a framework synthesis

Jesus, Tiago S., Kamalakannan, Sureshkumar, Bhattacharjya, Sutanuka, Bettger, Janet Prvu, Jacobs, Karen and Hoenig, Helen (2023) Which factors affect the implementation of telerehabilitation? Study protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review with a framework synthesis. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 75 (3). pp. 1087-1097. ISSN 1051-9815

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Abstract

Background: Telehealth approaches are promising for the delivery of rehabilitation services but may be under-used or under-implemented. Objective: To report a review protocol to identify how much telerehabilitation (telehealth approaches to the delivery of rehabilitation services) have been used and implemented, and which factors have affected such implementation. Methods: A mixed-methods systematic review with a framework synthesis. Six databases for the scientific literature will be searched, complemented by snowballing searches and additional references coming from key informants (i.e., rehabilitation researchers from a networking group in health services research). We will include English-language empirical research examining the routine use or implementation of telehealth technologies in physical rehabilitation services or by physical rehabilitation professionals from a range of study designs, excepting case studies, case reports, and qualitative studies with n < 5. Two independent reviewers will perform the screenings, quality appraisals (using the Joanna Briggs Institutes' appraisal checklists), and the data extractions. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research will be used to synthesize the data on the enablers and barriers of the implementation of telerehabilitation approaches. All the authors will be involved at this synthesis, and key informants will provide feedback. Conclusion: The results can inform further implementation endeavours.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Telehealth, rehabilitation, uptake
Subjects: L900 Others in Social studies
X900 Others in Education
Department: Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing
Depositing User: Rachel Branson
Date Deposited: 25 Jan 2023 10:50
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2023 12:00
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/51239

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