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Unlocking Telehealth for Children with Developmental Delays: Insights from Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists

Unlocking Telehealth for Children with Developmental Delays: Insights from Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists

The integration of telehealth videoconferencing into therapy services for children with developmental delays is an evolving practice. Recent research, as outlined in the systematic review by Grant et al. (2022), provides valuable insights into the perspectives of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists regarding this service delivery model. This blog will distill key findings from the study and offer practical steps for practitioners to enhance their telehealth skills.

Understanding Practitioner Perspectives

The study reviewed 14 eligible articles, synthesizing results using a narrative analysis. The themes identified include:

Implementing Findings to Improve Telehealth Skills

Practitioners can leverage these insights to refine their telehealth practices:

Encouraging Further Research

While the review by Grant et al. (2022) offers valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing field by:

By embracing telehealth and contributing to ongoing research, practitioners can help shape a future where high-quality therapy services are accessible to all children, regardless of their location.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: What are the perspectives of speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists on using telehealth videoconferencing for service delivery to children with developmental delays? A systematic review of the literature.


Citation: Grant, C., Jones, A., & Land, H. (2022). What are the perspectives of speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists on using telehealth videoconferencing for service delivery to children with developmental delays? A systematic review of the literature. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 30(3), 321-336. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajr.12843
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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