Table 4.

Disadvantages of telehealth.

	%	(n)
limited scope for the physical examination	86.34	(177)
computer literacy of the service users is poor	59.02	(121)
reduces job satisfaction for the physiotherapist	56.59	(116)
the technology will fail regularly	48.78	(100)
inadequate ability to out rule serious pathologies	47.80	(98)
more time consuming than conventional interventions	46.83	(96)
difficult to build a rapport with the service user	45.37	(93)
difficult to prescribe a specialised treatment plan	40.98	(84)
exhausting	40.00	(82)
reduces service user satisfaction	38.05	(78)
difficult to alleviate service user's concerns regarding their health	30.24	(62)
difficult to communicate “bad news” to service users	29.27	(60)
difficult to ensure privacy and confidentiality	19.51	(40)
overwhelming	15.61	(32)
increases the 'Did Not Attend' rate	11.22	(23)
difficult to obtain consent	8.29	(17)
the rollout of telehealth was quick	3.41	(7)
Other: included specific elements of the physical examination (n = 10)	14.63	(30)
others available on request (n = 20)