User acceptance of telerehabilitation in Germany: a structural equation modeling approach based on the UTAUT2 model - Summary - MDSpire

User acceptance of telerehabilitation in Germany: a structural equation modeling approach based on the UTAUT2 model

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  • Susanne Stampa

  • Oliver Razum

  • Christoph Dockweiler

  • July 1, 2026

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Objective:

To examine patients’ acceptance of telerehabilitation and identify factors contributing to high acceptance levels.

Approach:
  • Study Design: A cross-sectional design was applied, recruiting participants from thirteen rehabilitation centers, with surveys conducted digitally or via paper.
  • Measurement: Acceptance was measured using the UTAUT2 model, supplemented with questions on privacy concerns, usability, and technology affinity.
  • Data Analysis: Descriptive analysis followed by structural equation modeling to determine factors influencing behavioral intention and use behavior.
Key Findings:
  • Theanalysisincluded230cases.Participants’affinityfortechnologywasmedium(M=3.45,SD=1.17).Acceptanceoftelerehabilitationwashigh(M=2.37,SD=1.36).Performanceexpectancy,habit,andhedonicmotivationsignificantlyimpactedbehavioralintention(p<0.001).Habitwastheonlyconstructsignificantlyinfluencingusebehavior(p=0.031).Themodelshowedgoodexplanatorypowerforbehavioralintention(R2=0.746)butlimitedforusebehavior(R2=0.049).
Interpretation:

Limitations:
  • The study focused solely on patient perspectives, excluding healthcare professionals' viewpoints.
  • Limited generalizability due to the specific context of the study in Germany.
Conclusion:

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