Opinions, satisfaction and expectations of individuals with multiple sclerosis about telerehabilitation services
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2024
Yazarlar: Fatih Özden, Mehmet ÖZKESKİN, Ece Ekici, İsmet Tümtürk, Özgül EKMEKCİ, Nur Yüceyar
CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, Scopus, 2024, cilt 237, ss 108162-108162
DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108162
Özet
Objective: The opinions, satisfaction, and expectations of telemedicine can provide essential data for remote health services in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The study aimed to demonstrate the views (barriers-benefits), satisfaction, and expectations of individuals with MS about telerehabilitation services. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional was conducted with 82 individuals with MS who received telerehabilitation services for at least one year. The participants have completed SymptoMScreen, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ), Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ), Telehealth Barriers Questionnaire (TBaQ and Telehealth Benefits Questionnaire (TBeQ). Results: As the age of individuals with MS increased, TUQ (r: −0.517, p < 0.001) and TBeQ (r: −0.383, p < 0.001) decreased, while TSQ (r: 0.405, p < 0.001) and TBaQ (r: 0.390, p < 0.001) increased. SymptoMScreen score (r: −0.288, p < 0.05) was weakly associated with TUQ. In addition, TUQ, TSQ, TBeQ, and TBaQ were strongly correlated (p < 0.001). Conclusion: In order to improve usability and satisfaction in telerehabilitation services, the age, symptom severity, and education levels of individuals with MS should be considered. Telehealth methods with high usability should be preferred to increase patient satisfaction.