eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation: an international consensus study

Abstract

Aim: To achieve international consensus on three key eHealth-related topics in geriatric rehabilitation: the use, domains and scientific evaluation of eHealth. Findings: Eighty healthcare professionals participated in an two-round Delphi study. consensus was obtained on 26 statements: three related to the use of eHealth, five to the domains of eHealth and 18 related to the scientific evaluation of eHealth. Message: International consensus on eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation is achievable and essential for promoting a more consistent approach to the development, implementation, scientific and safety evaluation of eHealth.