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How to Enhance Your Telerehabilitation Skills Using Latest Research Insights

How to Enhance Your Telerehabilitation Skills Using Latest Research Insights

Telerehabilitation has emerged as a transformative approach in providing therapy services, especially for individuals with neurological conditions. Recent research titled "Identification and description of telerehabilitation assessments for individuals with neurological conditions: A scoping review" sheds light on the best practices and tools for remote assessments. This blog will help you, as a practitioner, to leverage these insights to improve your telerehabilitation skills.

Understanding the Research

The scoping review aimed to identify outcome measures used in remote assessments for motor function and participation in people with neurological conditions. It also reported the psychometric data of these remote outcome measures when available. The study reviewed 50 articles, which included various neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.

Key Findings

How to Implement These Findings

Here are some actionable steps to incorporate these research findings into your telerehabilitation practice:

1. Choose Validated Tools

Select remote assessment tools that have been validated for the specific neurological condition you are treating. For example, tools like the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for stroke patients or the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale for Parkinson's patients.

2. Focus on Psychometric Properties

Ensure the tools you use have strong psychometric properties, such as high reliability and validity. This will enhance the accuracy of your assessments and treatment plans.

3. Use a Hybrid Approach

Consider a hybrid approach that combines in-person and remote assessments. This can help you cross-validate the results and ensure comprehensive care.

4. Stay Updated

Telerehabilitation is a rapidly evolving field. Stay updated with the latest research to continuously improve your practice. Regularly review journals and attend webinars or conferences focused on telerehabilitation.

Encouraging Further Research

While the current research provides a strong foundation, there is a need for more studies focusing on the psychometric properties of remote assessments in real-world settings. As a practitioner, you can contribute by documenting your experiences and sharing them with the research community.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Identification and description of telerehabilitation assessments for individuals with neurological conditions: A scoping review.


Citation: ONeil, J., Barnes, K., Donnelly, E. M., Sheehy, L., & Sveistrup, H. (2023). Identification and description of telerehabilitation assessments for individuals with neurological conditions: A scoping review. Digital Health, SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231183233
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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