Describing Caregiver and Clinician Experiences with Pediatric Telerehabilitation Across Clinical Disciplines

Authors

  • Meaghan Reitzel School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada AND CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada AND KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8509-3207
  • Lori Letts School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4770-8797
  • Cynthia Lennon KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • Jennifer Lasenby-Lessard Parent partner and Psychology Department, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
  • Monika Novak-Pavlic School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada AND CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada AND Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Briano Di Rezze School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada AND CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada
  • Michelle Phoenix School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada AND CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada AND KidsAbility Centre for Child Development, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6190-3997

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2024.6684

Keywords:

Caregiver experience, Clinician experience, Multidisciplinary, Pediatric telerehabilitation

Abstract

Scope: This study describes the high and low points of caregiver and clinician experiences with pediatric telerehabilitation with consideration for the sustainable adoption of pediatric telerehabilitation beyond the COVID-19 pandemic context.

Methods: As part of a larger study, this project analyzed data from qualitative interviews to describe caregivers’ (n = 27) and clinicians’ (n = 27) experiences with pediatric telerehabilitation.

Findings: Caregiver and clinician experiences with pediatric telerehabilitation are described according to four touchpoints identified: (1) child engagement in telerehabilitation; (2) perceived value of telerehabilitation services and caregiver engagement; (3) preparing the people and environment for telerehabilitation services; (4) fit of using a telerehabilitation model; and (5) providing family with choice.

Discussion: Findings highlight the importance of being informed about the telerehabilitation service model, feeling prepared for telerehabilitation appointments and being responsive to families’ choice. Recommendations to address these areas are discussed.

  

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2025-01-15

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Reitzel, M., Letts, L., Lennon, C., Lasenby-Lessard, J., Novak-Pavlic, M., Di Rezze, B., & Phoenix, M. (2025). Describing Caregiver and Clinician Experiences with Pediatric Telerehabilitation Across Clinical Disciplines . International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2024.6684

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2024)

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