Experiences of digital physiotherapy during pregnancy and after childbirth: A qualitative study
Digital physiotherapy was well-accepted and perceived as beneficial for managing musculoskeletal symptoms during pregnancy and after childbirth. High accessibility and flexibility were considered advantages. However, inability to undergo a physical assessment was a challenge. Digital physiotherapy may be recommended as a complement to usual care, particularly for women with limited access to a physiotherapist specialized in women's health. Future studies exploring digital physiotherapy's efficacy for musculoskeletal issues during pregnancy and after childbirth are highly recommended.
Authors
- Sara Frygner-Holm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0609-5683)
- Andrea Hess Engström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4064-8229)
- Frida Johnson
Institutions
- Uppsala University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Internet Interventions
- Published
- 2024-08-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2024.100768
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.09