Introdução à saúde digital e telerreabilitação na fisioterapia: um protocolo de revisão de escopo

Abstract

Introduction: The advancement of digital health has transformed telehealth and telerehabilitation practices, offering new alternatives for remote physical therapy care. However, there is a need to map and synthesize the existing literature to understand the scope, benefits, and limitations of this approach in the context of physiotherapy. Objective: This study aims to present a scoping review protocol investigating the strengths and weaknesses of telehealth and telerehabilitation as a modality of physiotherapy care delivery. Methods: This scoping review protocol will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines and utilize databases such as Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, and SciELO to identify relevant observational studies. Articles in English and Portuguese published between 2014 and 2024, specifically addressing telehealth and telerehabilitation in physiotherapy, will be included. Screening will occur in two phases: title and abstract screening followed by full-text review. Expected Conclusion: The review is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the benefits, challenges, and implications of telehealth and telerehabilitation in physiotherapy, enhancing the understanding of its applications and potential limitations.