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Tele-Rehabilitation: How to Improve Your Skills with Data-Driven Insights from Finland

Tele-Rehabilitation: How to Improve Your Skills with Data-Driven Insights from Finland

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly accelerated the adoption of tele-rehabilitation (TR) across various rehabilitation professions. A recent study, "Uptake of Tele-Rehabilitation in Finland amongst Rehabilitation Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic," provides critical insights that can help practitioners enhance their skills and adapt to this new mode of service delivery.

Key Findings from the Study

According to the study, 52% of therapists in Finland adopted TR with most or all of their clients during the first wave of the pandemic. Among those who used TR, 46% planned to continue using it regularly even after the pandemic. However, there were notable differences among professions:

Challenges and Opportunities

The study identified several challenges and opportunities associated with TR:

Recommendations for Practitioners

Based on the study, here are some recommendations for improving your TR practice:

Implementing these recommendations can help you overcome the challenges associated with TR and make the most of its opportunities.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Uptake of Tele-Rehabilitation in Finland amongst Rehabilitation Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic.


Citation: Heiskanen, T., Rinne, H., Miettinen, S., Salminen, A.-L., & Tchounwou, P. B. (2021). Uptake of Tele-Rehabilitation in Finland amongst Rehabilitation Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), 4383. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18084383
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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