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Implementing Research Insights to Enhance Telerehabilitation Practices

Implementing Research Insights to Enhance Telerehabilitation Practices
The field of telerehabilitation is rapidly evolving, and staying updated with the latest research is crucial for practitioners aiming to provide the best possible care. The recent volume of the International Journal of Telerehabilitation (IJT) offers valuable insights that can significantly enhance your practice. This blog will explore key findings from the volume and provide actionable steps for implementing these insights to improve outcomes for children in online therapy settings.

Key Research Findings

The volume includes a variety of studies and brief communications that collectively emphasize the effectiveness and potential of telerehabilitation. Here are some key takeaways:

1. Efficacy of In-Home Telerehabilitation for COPD Patients

Tousignant and colleagues demonstrated that in-home telerehabilitation is a viable alternative for delivering rehabilitation services to patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This finding is particularly relevant for practitioners who provide physical therapy follow-ups and highlights the potential for telerehabilitation to extend beyond traditional settings.

2. Community-Based Telerehabilitation Systems

Jamie Schutte and colleagues evaluated a telerehabilitation system that includes a web-based portal and the Versatile Integrated System for Telerehabilitation (VISYTER) video-conferencing system. This system supports a variety of clinical activities and facilitates remote collaboration and service delivery, proving to be an effective tool for community-based research.

3. Cost-Savings Through Telepractice

Brief communications by Michael Towey and James Coyle present significant cost-saving opportunities when telepractice is integrated into clinical settings. These findings underscore the financial benefits of adopting telehealth technologies, making a compelling case for their broader implementation.

4. Privacy and Security in VoIP Systems

Valerie Watzlaf and colleagues provided insights into user perceptions of privacy and security in consumer-based VoIP systems like Skype. Their recommendations to VoIP companies, users, and clients emphasize the importance of robust privacy and security measures in telerehabilitation practices.

5. Licensure Portability

The theme of licensure portability, previously featured in the journal's fall 2011 issue, continues with a report by the American Telemedicine Association's Telerehabilitation Special Interest Group. The report advocates for uniformity in professional state licensure requirements to facilitate inter-state practice for rehabilitation professionals.

Actionable Steps for Practitioners

Based on these findings, here are some practical steps you can take to enhance your telerehabilitation practice:

Encouraging Further Research

While these steps can significantly enhance your practice, it's also important to stay engaged with ongoing research. Here are some ways to stay updated and contribute to the field:

By implementing these research insights and staying engaged with ongoing research, you can significantly enhance your telerehabilitation practice and provide better outcomes for your clients.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Editors Note: Volume Overview.


Citation: Cohn, E. R., & Cason, J. (2012). Editors Note: Volume Overview. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 4(1), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2012.6084
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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