Physiotherapists' Perceptions and Challenges in Adopting Telerehabilitation in Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Overall, Rwandan PTs demonstrate a positive attitude toward telerehabilitation but its adoption is hindered by a significant gender gap, with male practitioners being less likely to adopt it. The use of accessible technologies like WhatsApp and desktops strongly predicts adoption. To ensure successful integration, strategies must address key barriers such as limited training and high equipment costs by leveraging existing platforms and specifically targeting male practitioners.
Authors
- Felix Manirakiza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9143-8758)
- David Tumusiime (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3855-6795)
- Nasiru Sani
- Edouard Karemera
- Jean Claude Nshimiyimana
Institutions
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v8i2.15
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00