Knowledge and Attitudes of Rehabilitation Professional Toward Telerehabilitation in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Ullah, Sami; Maghazil, A.; Qureshi, Ahmad Zaheer; Tantawy, Sherif Samir; Moukais, Imad Saeed; Aldajani, Adel Abdulaziz

doi:10.1089/tmj.2020.0016

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“…Also similar to the study in Saudi Arabia on tele rehabilitation (11). In the same way, studies conducted in India reported that the attitude of healthcare providers was good, such as a survey conducted on the attitude towards tele-dentistry shows 70% of healthcare providers had a positive attitude ( 14), a similar study on postgraduate dental students shows 71.1% of respondents had positive attitudes (15), a survey on the attitude of telemedicine reported that 70% of health professional have a favorable attitude towards telemedicine (16) And a study on attitude towards a mobile-based exercise majority of care provider had a good attitude (17).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…(23). This nding is supported by the study conducted in Saudi Arabia on knowledge and attitudes towards tele rehabilitation indicates that lack of knowledge of tele rehabilitation is limiting the use of tele rehabilitation (24). These ndings is similar to those of Pakistan who maintain that lack of ICT knowledge among practitioners and concerns around patient con dentiality were among the factors that limit the practice of tele rehabilitation (12).…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Around 84% are assumed to live in rural areas and have limited access to basic services (9). The scarcity of medical specialists, the inadequate transportation infrastructure and due to the di culty of mobility in reaching rehabilitation center makes it even more di cult to provide healthcare in remote and rural areas (10).a study conducted in Saudi Arabia (11), Pakistan (12) and Nigeria(3) shows using tele rehabilitation for patients who have disability is the best service method. This study will help the specialized teaching hospital better understanding how to use information technology to help people with disability.…”

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Attitude towards tele rehabilitation-based therapy services and its associated factors among health professional working in specialized teaching hospitals in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia,2021

Sidelil

Demissie

Debalke

et al. 2021

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Background Tele-rehabilitation is part of Tele-health (TH) which provides a rehabilitation service at a distance through telecommunication technology. Lack of enough trained professionals, lack of access, transportation cost, long waiting time, and difficulty of mobility to reach rehabilitation services are problems faced during face-to-face rehabilitation services. The significance of this study is to assess the attitudes and associated factors of health professionals about TR services. Method An institutional-based cross-sectional quantitative study design was conducted among 408 participants from March to April 2021. Study units were selected by using a simple random sampling technique. Epi-data 3.1 versions were used to enter data, while SPSS version 20 was used to conduct analysis. A bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with the attitude of health professionals towards tele-rehabilitation. Result A total of 408 participants responded to the 423 survey questionnaires distributed. A response rate of 96.45 % was achieved for this study. Out of the 408 respondent’s majority, 285(69.9%) of health professionals had good attitude towards tele rehabilitation-based treatment services. Among the factors good knowledge of tele rehabilitation AOR 1.76(95%CI: 1.078, 2.879), digitally literate AOR 1.74 (95%CI: 1.028, 2.954), perception on security and privacy AOR 0.56(95%CI: 0.333, 0.944), and owns smart mobile phone AOR 1.9 (95%CI: 1.007, 3.781) were significantly associated with attitude of tele rehabilitation. Conclusion The majority of the respondents had a good attitude towards tele rehabilitation services. Having own mobile, knowledge towards tele rehabilitation, digital literacy, perception on security and privacy to rehabilitation was found to be the most important determinant factor for the attitude of health professionals towards tele rehabilitation. As a result, the government and other responsible entities should consider enacting systems and strategies to encourage the use of mobile technologies for the management of disability and chronic diseases.

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Attitude towards tele rehabilitation-based therapy services and its associated factors among health professional working in specialized teaching hospitals in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia,2021

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Demissie

Debalke

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“…It is worth mentioning that the adoption of telemedicine by health professionals is limited in Saudi Arabia despite the efforts and support provided by the Saudi MOH. [2,6,22] A recent systemic review highlighted the factors that in uenced the adoption of telemedicine in Saudi Arabia, which included a lack of healthcare provider knowledge and limited publications in support of such services. [5]…”

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“…[4] Although some government and private health institutes already established teleconsultation services years ago, the implementation of teleconsultation has not been popular in Saudi Arabia. [5,6] On March 2, 2020, Saudi Arabia announced the rst case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). [7] Shortly thereafter, the Saudi government imposed a 24-hour curfew for highly affected cities, including Jeddah.…”

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Patients’ Perceptions and Satisfaction Regarding Teleconsultations During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Magadmi

Kamel

Magadmi

2020

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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in the widespread implementation of teleconsultation. Teleconsultation provides remote communication and reduces the risk of virus transmission. However, patients’ perceptions and satisfaction are relevant to ensuring the quality of the service. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate patients’ perceptions and satisfaction regarding teleconsultations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jeddah.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using an electronic questionnaire to assess patients’ perceptions and satisfaction regarding teleconsultations during May 2020. A total of 407 participants were included.Results: Most (38.6%) participants were aged 40 to 59 years, women (73.2%), and had a university education (70.8%). Patients’ perceptions of the effectiveness of teleconsultation ranged from 71.43% to 88.77% and their satisfaction level ranged between 59.40% and 83.96%. Older patients who had favorable outcomes from teleconsultation strongly agreed about the effectiveness of teleconsultation and were more satisfied. Patients with higher education levels who used the service only once were more satisfied with the experience. Moreover, those patients with greater age and educational levels and those who called for emergencies and to request medication refills were more likely to use teleconsultation in the future beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. When asked about reasons for dissatisfaction, 70% of the participants were unhappy with the wait time for a teleconsultation.Conclusions: Most patients were satisfied with the teleconsultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a better understanding of patients’ perceptions and reasons for dissatisfaction are fundamental in the planning and implementation of teleconsultations in Saudi Arabia.

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Enhancing physiotherapists' knowledge and perceptions of telerehabilitation: A before‐after educational intervention study

Bonet‐Collantes,

Niño‐Pinzón,

Chaustre‐Porras

et al. 2024

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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Background and purposeIn the evolving landscape of healthcare, telerehabilitation is emerging as a pivotal modality, especially in delivering services to vulnerable populations. With the increasing reliance on digital health solutions, there is a pressing need for physiotherapists to be adequately trained in telerehabilitation. This training is essential for them to adapt to new technologies and methodologies, ensuring effective and efficient patient care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a telerehabilitation educational intervention on physiotherapists' knowledge and perceptions in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area.MethodsA group of 27 physiotherapists underwent an educational intervention focused on telerehabilitation. Before‐ and after‐intervention assessments were conducted to gauge their perceptions and knowledge.ResultsParticipants generally held a positive perception of telerehabilitation both before and after the intervention [Before Median (Md) and interquartile range (IQR): Md = 2.5 (IQR = 2.1–3); after: Md = 2.7 (IQR = 2.4–3.1), p = 0.256]. A significant increase in their knowledge after‐intervention was observed [Before: Md = 55.5 (IQR = 33.3–66.6)]; after: Md = 77.7 (IQR = 66.6–88.8), p = <0.001, emphasizing the potential benefits of targeted educational interventions.ConclusionsThe educational intervention significantly improved physiotherapists' knowledge of telerehabilitation, underscoring the importance of professional training in this domain. While perceptions remained consistently positive, the notable increase in knowledge suggests that such educational programs are crucial for enhancing the adoption and effective use of telerehabilitation in physiotherapy practice.

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Knowledge and Attitudes of Rehabilitation Professional Toward Telerehabilitation in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Cited by 29 publications

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Attitude towards tele rehabilitation-based therapy services and its associated factors among health professional working in specialized teaching hospitals in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia,2021

Attitude towards tele rehabilitation-based therapy services and its associated factors among health professional working in specialized teaching hospitals in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia,2021

Patients’ Perceptions and Satisfaction Regarding Teleconsultations During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Enhancing physiotherapists' knowledge and perceptions of telerehabilitation: A before‐after educational intervention study

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