Table 3 Typical reasons for not offering telehealth delivery reported by the 80 accredited exercise physiology clinicians currently practising within Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic (after 25 January 2020)
From: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Exercise Physiology Services in Australia: A Retrospective Audit
Variable | Clinicians (n = 80) |
|---|---|
Client physical/cognitive capacity | 33 (41.3) |
Client safety | 24 (30.0) |
Access to a reliable platform | 15 (18.8) |
Client language/cultural barriers | 7 (8.8) |
Ceased all services | 6 (7.5) |
Cost of set-up for client | 3 (3.8) |