Physical therapists and public perceptions of telerehabilitation: An online open survey on acceptability, preferences, and needs.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telerehabilitation allowed the continuation of physical therapy care in parallel with public health measures to prevent the virus spread. However, in low- and middle-income countries including Brazil, telerehabilitation was unfamiliar to most of the population.

Objective: To investigate acceptability, preferences, and needs in telerehabilitation by Brazilian physical therapists and the general population.