Ethical Issues Linked to the Development of Telerehabilitation: A Qualitative Study

Authors

  • Marin Guy Centre Aquitain du Dos, Hôpital Privé Saint-Martin, 33600 Pessac https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7401-7970
  • Alexandra Blary La Musse Physiotherapy Training Institute, 27180 Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent
  • Joel Ladner Rouen University Hospital, Epidemiology and Health Promotion Department, 76130 Rouen
  • Maxime Gilliaux Etablissements La Musse, Research Department, 27180 Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2021.6367

Keywords:

Telerehabilitation, Telemedicine, Ethics, Physical Therapy Modalities

Abstract

While telerehabilitation (TR) makes it possible to respond to many significant health system problems, TR still gives rise to debates, particularly concerning ethical issues. This qualitative study collected the opinions of stakeholders with varied profiles. A guided interview focused on discerning strategies that might foster the ethical deployment of TR. Such strategies were found to be linked to the decision-making of the public authorities, the role of scientific and professional bodies, the training of health professionals, and the management of patient information. Ethical issues relating to the development of TR included universal accessibility, patients’ free choice, respect of privacy, and professional confidentiality. The ethical development of TR can be fostered by the provision of information to stakeholders as well as reminding practitioners of the ethical framework that regulates medical practice.

  

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2021-05-20

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Guy, M., Blary, A., Ladner, J., & Gilliaux, M. (2021). Ethical Issues Linked to the Development of Telerehabilitation: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2021.6367

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2021)

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Ethical Issues

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