Physical Therapy
Exploration of the Effects of Telerehabilitation in a School-Based Setting for At-Risk Youth
Delivery of school-based physical therapy via telehealth: Perceptions and attitudes of schoolbased physical therapists
Occupational Therapy
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Parent Satisfaction With a Telehealth Coaching Program for Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs
“While the COVID-19 pandemic forced a rapid transition to telehealth for SBPTs, lessons learned could have a long-lasting positive impact on school-based services. The benefits of telehealth should be considered in the delivery of school-based physical therapy services.” Citation: King, N., Wiley, M., Rose, A., & Fergus, A. (2024). Delivery of school-based physical therapy via telehealth: Perceptions and attitudes of school-based physical therapists. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 44(2), 180–197.
The article is from the International Journal of Telerehabilitation, a peer-reviewed journal focused on advancing research and practice in telehealth. “Themes that emerged from the data included Compatibility with Everyday Life, Collaborative Relationship, and Parent Empowerment. Parents expressed how telehealth fit within their daily lives, how telehealth supported a collaborative relationship with the occupational therapist, and how the content of the intervention built a sense of empowerment.” Citation: Cohn, E. R., & Cason, J. (2015). Telerehabilitation: Current perspectives. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 7(2).
Effectiveness and acceptability of telerehabilitation in physical therapy during COVID-19 in children: Findings of a systematic review
“The children and research assistants reported positive experiences with the utilization of this [virtual] platform. A collaborative, consultative telerehabilitation model may be a promising delivery mode of services for improving motor skills in children, with frequent input from the child, aide or teacher, and clinician.” Citation: Benham S, Gibbs V. Exploration of the Effects of Telerehabilitation in a School-Based Setting for At-Risk Youth. Int J Telerehabil. 2017 Jun 29;9(1):39-46. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2017.6215. PMID: 28814993; PMCID: PMC5546560.
Article Summaries on the Efficacy of Teletherapy
“All included studies revealed the positive effect of telerehabilitation in PT during COVID-19 in children with different conditions. Moreover, the included studies revealed that both rehabilitation professionals and parents or caregivers of children were satisfied with the telerehabilitation services provided remotely.” Citation: Alonazi, A. (2021). Effectiveness and acceptability of telerehabilitation in physical therapy during COVID-19 in children: Findings of a systematic review. Children, 8(12), 1101.
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Comparing the effectiveness of online therapy versus in-person therapy in youth: Protocol for a noninferiority randomized controlled trial
“Overall, while the pandemic had many negative consequences, the forced transition to teletherapy has transformed our field and how therapy will continue to be offered in the future. It has overall increased access to psychological treatment and has improved the efficiency of treatment practices.” Citation: Wales D, Skinner L, Hayman M. The Efficacy of Telehealth-Delivered Speech and Language Intervention for Primary School-Age Children: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Telerehabilitation. 2017 ;9(1):55-70. DOI: 10.5195/ijt.2017.6219. PMID: 28814995; PMCID: PMC5546562.
School Psychology
Occupational Therapy: American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health CINAHL Complete American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (OJOT) AOTF (American Occupational Therapy Foundation) The OT Hub OTDBASE OTseeker Psychology: PsycINFO (APA) ERIC (Institute of Education Sciences) Taylor & Francis Online (Hosts journals, eg. Psychology in the Schools) National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) (Publishes School Psychology Review, a premier research journal) American Psychological Association (APA) Division 16 (School Psychology division resources) International School Psychology Association (ISPA) Psychology in the Schools (Wiley) Contemporary School Psychology (Springer)
“The study protocol outlined aims to investigate the effectiveness of online therapy compared to traditional in-person therapy for young people experiencing mental health issues. The use of technology-based interventions, such as teletherapy, has the potential to overcome barriers to accessing mental health support, including stigma, accessibility, and waiting lists. The convenience and flexibility of online therapy make it an attractive option for young people who are already accustomed to using technology in their daily lives.” Citation: te Brake, E., Dijkstra, A., & van der Lee, M. L. (2025). Comparing the effectiveness of online therapy versus in-person therapy in youth: Protocol for a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 14, e6274.
The code less traveled: The transition to teletherapy
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Continued Research
Physical Therapy: PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database) Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) Physical Therapy (PTJ) American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Foundation for Physical Therapy Research World Physiotherapy National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) PTNow Trip Database Other: Cochrane Library PubMed/MEDLINE ClinicalTrials.gov Telepractice is recognized by the following national organizations as an appropriate and effective service delivery model: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) The Stuttering Foundation American Psychological Association American Academy of Pediatrics