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Implementing Telehealth Guidelines for AHPs: Enhancing Remote Consultation Skills

Implementing Telehealth Guidelines for AHPs: Enhancing Remote Consultation Skills

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry experienced a rapid transition to telehealth consultations. This shift was essential to maintain patient care while minimizing the risk of virus transmission. However, the implementation of telehealth in Allied Health Professional (AHP) services has revealed several gaps in existing guidelines. A recent scoping review titled "Exploration of implementation, financial and technical considerations within allied health professional (AHP) telehealth consultation guidance: a scoping review including UK AHP professional bodies guidance" sheds light on these gaps and provides valuable insights for practitioners.

Key Findings from the Scoping Review

The review identified 29 articles and guidelines, including 21 from database searches and 8 from UK AHP professional bodies. These sources were analyzed for their implementation, financial, and technical considerations. Here are some key findings:

Recommendations for Practitioners

To improve the quality of telehealth consultations in AHP services, practitioners should consider the following recommendations based on the scoping review:

Encouraging Further Research

The scoping review highlights the need for further research to address the gaps in existing telehealth guidelines for AHPs. Practitioners are encouraged to participate in research studies and collaborate with professional bodies to develop comprehensive and standardized guidelines. This can help ensure that telehealth consultations are safe, effective, and accessible to all patients.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Exploration of implementation, financial and technical considerations within allied health professional (AHP) telehealth consultation guidance: a scoping review including UK AHP professional bodies guidance.


Citation: Leone, E., Eddison, N., Healy, A., & Royse, C. (2021). Exploration of implementation, financial and technical considerations within allied health professional (AHP) telehealth consultation guidance: a scoping review including UK AHP professional bodies guidance. BMJ Open. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055823
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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