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Boost Your Skills: Insights from Working from Home Research

Boost Your Skills: Insights from Working from Home Research

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way we work, especially with the rise of remote work. A study titled "Working from home, quality of life, and perceived productivity during the first 50-day COVID-19 mitigation measures in Austria: a cross-sectional study" provides valuable insights into how working from home affects quality of life and productivity. This blog will explore the findings and discuss how practitioners, especially those involved in online therapy for children, can leverage these insights to enhance their practice.

Key Findings from the Study

The study conducted an online survey among 1,010 Austrians during the first 50-day COVID-19 mitigation period. The results revealed that:

Implications for Practitioners

For speech-language pathologists and online therapists, these findings can be instrumental in shaping therapy delivery methods. Here are some actionable insights:

Encouraging Further Research

The study highlights the need for more research into the long-term effects of working from home on quality of life and productivity. Practitioners are encouraged to conduct their own studies or collaborate with researchers to explore these dynamics further. This research can lead to more effective therapy models that are adaptable to remote settings.

Conclusion

Working from home presents both challenges and opportunities for improving quality of life and productivity. By applying the insights from this study, practitioners can enhance their online therapy services, ultimately leading to better outcomes for children. To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Working from home, quality of life, and perceived productivity during the first 50-day COVID-19 mitigation measures in Austria: a cross-sectional study.


Citation: Weitzer, J., Papantoniou, K., Seidel, S., Klösch, G., Caniglia, G., Laubichler, M., Bertau, M., Birmann, B. M., Jäger, C. C., Zenk, L., Steiner, G., & Schernhammer, E. (2021). Working from home, quality of life, and perceived productivity during the first 50-day COVID-19 mitigation measures in Austria: A cross-sectional study. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 94(8), 1823-1837. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-021-01692-0
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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