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Feasibility and Acceptability of Speech and Language Telerehabilitation: A Guide for Practitioners

Feasibility and Acceptability of Speech and Language Telerehabilitation: A Guide for Practitioners

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how we deliver healthcare services, including speech and language therapy. A recent study titled "Feasibility, Acceptability and Limitations of Speech and Language Telerehabilitation during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Qualitative Research Study on Clinicians Perspectives" provides valuable insights that can help practitioners improve their skills and adapt to the evolving landscape of telerehabilitation (TR).

Key Findings

The study, conducted with 136 Italian speech and language therapists (SLTs), revealed several critical points:

Practical Implications

For practitioners looking to improve their skills and make data-driven decisions, here are some actionable steps based on the study's findings:

  1. Increase Familiarity: Invest time in training and familiarizing yourself with TR technologies. The study showed that familiarity significantly impacts the perceived feasibility and effectiveness of TR.
  2. Address Technical Issues: Ensure that both you and your patients have reliable internet connections and are comfortable using the necessary technology.
  3. Blend Modalities: Consider using a hybrid approach that combines TR with face-to-face sessions to mitigate the lack of physical interaction.
  4. Seek Feedback: Regularly collect feedback from your patients to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments.

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides a comprehensive overview, it also highlights the need for further research to develop new TR devices and systems that are user-friendly, cost-effective, and adaptable to various clinical settings. Practitioners are encouraged to participate in ongoing research and contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting TR.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Feasibility, Acceptability and Limitations of Speech and Language Telerehabilitation during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Qualitative Research Study on Clinicians Perspectives.


Citation: Cacciante, L., Cieślik, B., Rutkowski, S., Rutkowska, A., Kacperak, K., Kuligowski, T., & Kiper, P. (2021). Feasibility, Acceptability and Limitations of Speech and Language Telerehabilitation during COVID-19 Lockdown: A Qualitative Research Study on Clinicians Perspectives. Healthcare (Basel), 9(11), 1503. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9111503
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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