Use and Perceptions of Telehealth by Pediatric Occupational Therapists Post COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Alissa Baker,

Erin R. Barents,

Anna G. Cole

et al.

International Journal of Telerehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(2)

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Telehealth was widely adopted in pediatric occupational therapy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, there is limited knowledge on telehealth use post-pandemic. This study collected 132 responses to a mixed-methods survey from March-October 2023 explore therapists’ current and perceptions telehealth. Results indicated that over half of respondents continue Frequency differentiated by setting, with significantly lower proportion school-based using compared outpatient (p<.001) or early intervention (p<.001). The median rate low 10% services delivered via Respondents view as moderately effective satisfactory. Rationale for included parent coaching, access natural environment, caregiver involvement, travel convenience, accommodate family illness. Challenges lack child engagement, regulatory barriers.

Language: Английский

Use and Perceptions of Telehealth by Pediatric Occupational Therapists Post COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Alissa Baker,

Erin R. Barents,

Anna G. Cole

et al.

International Journal of Telerehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(2)

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Telehealth was widely adopted in pediatric occupational therapy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, there is limited knowledge on telehealth use post-pandemic. This study collected 132 responses to a mixed-methods survey from March-October 2023 explore therapists’ current and perceptions telehealth. Results indicated that over half of respondents continue Frequency differentiated by setting, with significantly lower proportion school-based using compared outpatient (p<.001) or early intervention (p<.001). The median rate low 10% services delivered via Respondents view as moderately effective satisfactory. Rationale for included parent coaching, access natural environment, caregiver involvement, travel convenience, accommodate family illness. Challenges lack child engagement, regulatory barriers.

Language: Английский

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