What does “tele” do to rehabilitation? Thematic analysis of therapists’ and families’ experiences of pediatric telerehabilitation

Disability and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 9

Published: April 28, 2025

Pediatric telerehabilitation has become increasingly common with the advent of simple video-conferencing technologies and following COVID-19 pandemic. This research aimed to ascertain impact technology-facilitated shift in therapy format from in-person remote (at home) settings, as experienced described by families therapists. Two focus groups were conducted, one 10 who received another 14 therapists provided these services for children care at two rehabilitation institutions. A six-phase inductive thematic analysis was conducted. Three themes generated, describing dynamic processes set motion when introduced: (1) reconstructing conventional therapy, (2) deconstructing (3) home a new therapeutic opportunity. Inspired actor-network-theory, we contend that "technology", "home" are added actors pediatric alliance is conducted remotely. network intended consequences rehabilitating function skills, but it also impacts relationships, roles, self-perceptions all participants (unintended consequences). deeper understanding changes facilitates rethinking telerehabilitation's goals toolboxes. Practically, suggest remapping goals, relationships light opportunities offered telerehabilitation.

Language: Английский

Advancing Real-World Applications: A Scoping Review on Emerging Wearable Technologies for Recognizing Activities of Daily Living

Smart Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100555 - 100555

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский