Connecting at the Webside: Rapid Telehealth Implementation for Musculoskeletal Clinicians

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Jan;51(1):8-11. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.9902. Epub 2020 Oct 19.

Abstract

Telehealth is rapidly being implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite evidence for the effectiveness of telehealth for musculoskeletal examination and treatment, there is a lack of clear guidance related to implementation. We provide recommendations on practical concerns related to delivering telehealth, including choice of platform; legal, ethical, and administrative considerations; building a "webside manner"; and implications for musculoskeletal examination and treatment. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2021;51(1):8-11. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.9902.

Keywords: implementation science; quality improvement; technology; telehealth; telerehabilitation.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Computer Security
  • Humans
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy*
  • Musculoskeletal Manipulations
  • Pandemics
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Remote Consultation* / ethics
  • Remote Consultation* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Remote Consultation* / organization & administration
  • SARS-CoV-2