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Telerehabilitation for COPD Patients across Sectors: Using Technology to Promote Cooperation among Healthcare Professionals

Ole K. HejlesenOle K. HejlesenBirthe DinesenStig Kjær AndersenEgon Toft

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Data collectiongenetic structuresHealth professionalsbusiness.industryCopd patientsQualitative interviewseducationNursingLung diseaseTelerehabilitationFacilitatorMedicinebusinessMutual learning

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A telerehabilitation programme for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary lung disease has been developed. Aim: The aim of the paper is to explore how telerehabilitation technology influences cooperation and coordination between healthcare professionals in the Telekat network. Theory: Network theory has been applied. Methods: A triangulation of data collection techniques such as documentary materials, participant observations (n=163 hours), and qualitative interviews (n=24) has been used in a case study of the Telekat project. Findings: Telerehabilitation technologies influences cooperation and coordination between healthcare professionals in themes like: interdisciplinary decision making, mutual learning processes and new professional roles. Conclusion: A combination of telerehabilitation technologies is a facilitator for cooperation and coordination between healthcare professionals in a network.

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2011-01-01
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21683-1_16