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Leveraging Teletherapy for Enhanced Outcomes in Speech-Language Pathology

Leveraging Teletherapy for Enhanced Outcomes in Speech-Language Pathology
The Fall 2014 issue of the International Journal of Telerehabilitation (IJT) offers a wealth of insights for practitioners in the field of speech-language pathology. This issue evaluates various aspects of teletherapy, from chronic aphasia treatment to stuttering intervention, and presents critical findings that can significantly enhance your practice.

In the article titled "Editors Note," Cohn and Cason (2015) provide an overview of research that explores the efficacy of teletherapy in various clinical settings. This blog post aims to help practitioners improve their skills by implementing these research outcomes and encouraging further investigation into teletherapy's potential.

Key Findings and Their Applications

1. Chronic Aphasia Treatment

Steele et al. (2014) evaluated the role of teletherapy and online language exercises in treating chronic aphasia. Their findings indicate that teletherapy can be just as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy sessions. For practitioners, this means:

2. In-Home Pulmonary Telerehabilitation

Marquis et al. (2014) investigated whether improvements are maintained after in-home pulmonary telerehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The results showed sustained improvements, suggesting that:

3. Stuttering Intervention

Valentine (2014) evaluated three service delivery models—direct, hybrid, and telepractice—for stuttering intervention within the context of two case studies. The findings highlight that:

4. Telepractice in Rural Schools

Lincoln et al. (2014) presented the results of a preliminary qualitative investigation for telepractice in rural schools in Australia. The study found that:

5. Privacy and Security in Teletherapy

Peterson and Watzlaf (2014) developed schemas for privacy and security analyses for store-and-forward applications in physical and occupational therapy. Practitioners should:

Encouraging Further Research

While the findings from these studies are promising, they also highlight the need for ongoing research to optimize teletherapy practices. Practitioners are encouraged to:

By implementing the outcomes of these studies and continuing to explore new avenues for research, practitioners can significantly enhance the quality of care they provide to their patients.

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


Citation: Cohn, E. R., & Cason, J. (2015). Editors Note. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 6(2), 1-1. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2014.6165
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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