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Telehealth in Occupational Therapy: Empowering Practitioners for Better Outcomes

Telehealth in Occupational Therapy: Empowering Practitioners for Better Outcomes
Over the past decade, technological advances have revolutionized the delivery of healthcare services, including occupational therapy (OT). Telehealth, the application of telecommunication and information technologies to deliver OT services remotely, has emerged as a promising service delivery model. Research, including the article "Telehealth: A Rapidly Developing Service Delivery Model For Occupational Therapy" by Jana Cason, provides compelling evidence supporting the efficacy of telehealth in OT.

Why Telehealth?

Telehealth offers numerous benefits:The World Health Organization (WHO) and various studies affirm that telehealth can lead to similar or even better clinical outcomes compared to traditional in-person interventions. This includes areas such as mental health, cardiac rehabilitation, and remote assessments for home modifications.

Practical Implementation

Practitioners looking to integrate telehealth into their practice should consider the following:

Key Policy Considerations

State telehealth policies should not be overly restrictive. Instead, they should empower competent, ethical practitioners to use their clinical judgment to determine the best approach for each client. For instance, the requirement that a client must first be seen in-person before receiving telehealth services is not universally appropriate and should be determined by the practitioner's clinical reasoning.

Resources to Guide Practice

Several organizations provide valuable resources for practitioners:These resources offer guidelines, continuing education opportunities, and support for integrating telehealth into OT practice.

Conclusion

Telehealth is a rapidly growing force in healthcare. It offers significant potential to improve access to OT services, prevent delays in care, and facilitate coordinated care. Practitioners are encouraged to embrace this evolving service delivery model to enhance their practice and outcomes for their clients.To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Telehealth: A Rapidly Developing Service Delivery Model For Occupational Therapy.

Citation: Cason, J. (2014). Telehealth: A rapidly developing service delivery model for occupational therapy. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 6(1), 29-35. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2014.6148
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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