Clinical Report: Acceptance of Telerehabilitation Services in Germany
Overview
This study analyzes the acceptance of telerehabilitation services in Germany, focusing on factors influencing behavioral intention and use behavior.
Background
The digitization of rehabilitation services has accelerated, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines real-world usage and acceptance factors.
Data Highlights
Measure
Mean (M)
Standard Deviation (SD)
Technology Affinity
3.45
1.17
Acceptance of Telerehabilitation
2.37
1.36
Key Findings
Acceptance of telerehabilitation was reported (M = 2.37, SD = 1.36).
Participants had a medium affinity for technology (M = 3.45, SD = 1.17).
Habit was the only construct that significantly influenced actual use behavior (p = 0.031).
The UTAUT2 model showed good explanatory power for behavioral intention (R2 = 0.746) but limited for use behavior (R2 = 0.049).
Clinical Implications
The findings suggest that enhancing performance expectancy and hedonic motivation may improve patient acceptance of telerehabilitation. Additionally, addressing habit formation could be crucial for translating behavioral intentions into actual usage.
Conclusion
The study reveals a significant intention-behavior gap in the context of telerehabilitation acceptance.
Nearly 90% of patients who met algorithmic criteria for postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection had at least 1 chronic or potentially chronic condition requiring ongoing clinical management.
