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.
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