How Telehealth Can Help Patient & Stakeholder Engagement

How Telehealth Can Help Patient & Stakeholder Engagement

Many therapists have had to adjust their practices significantly during the times of COVID-19 due to stay at home orders or other interruptions.

This has forced a number of therapists to start doing telehealth, with some planning on incorporating it moving forward and others planning on going back to ‘normal’ and only doing in-person services. Some practices closed during stay at home orders and didn’t offer telehealth or telepractice at all.

These therapists are missing out on a number of benefits for both the therapist and their clients, which as time goes on will leave them at a distinct disadvantage relative to the other therapists who have embraced the advantages of the medium. Continue Reading →

Share:
21
SEP
0

Health Care, Telepractice

,

Free CEUs, Subscription CEUs like MedBridge or Autism Certification?

Free CEUs, Subscription CEUs like MedBridge or Autism Certification?

There’s a range of different CEUs available for occupational therapists, including free CEUs, subscription CEUs and options like autism certification that can help further their career.

These CEUs help them to serve people of all populations and ensure that they are prepared to give the best therapy possible.

One of these populations includes individuals who have autism, a lifelong condition that impacts the person’s development in social interaction and communication, among other things. Autism affects both children and adults and is the fastest growing disorder in the United States, making it imperative that OTs are familiar with the disorder and understand how to work with individuals on the spectrum. Continue Reading →

Share:
18
SEP
0

Autism

Telehealth Materials for Occupational Therapists- What to do?

Telehealth Materials for Occupational Therapists- What to do?

Using proper materials in telehealth (or telepractice) can make a significant difference in the gains made by patients of an occupational therapist (OT).

An occupational therapist plays a significant role in the lives of children and adults who need help with everyday tasks. Whether working in schools or in a private practice, OTs have the opportunity to take their services online with a telehealth practice. Continue Reading →

Share:
17
SEP
0

Telepractice

Why a Great Facilitator is Crucial to Telehealth for OTs

Why a Great Facilitator is Crucial to Telehealth for OTs

As telehealth becomes more prominent across different settings, the therapist-facilitator relationship is more important and varied than ever.

Facilitators are incredibly important when it comes to the success of the client and they play a vital role in teletherapy. The facilitator can be anyone from the client’s parent, caregiver, teacher aid, student support specialist and so on. Continue Reading →

Share:
15
SEP
0

Telepractice

,

20 Reasons OT Clients Will Still Demand Teletherapy Options

20 Reasons OT Clients Will Still Demand Teletherapy Options

The demand for occupational therapists that can give quality teletherapy has gone from a few early adopters to a wide portion of the therapy population almost overnight with stay at home orders and other precautions.

 Now that many clients have been forced to make the jump to teletherapy, they are starting to consider whether or not coming in for regular therapy needs to happen every time when there’s a plethora of advantages to the client of why teletherapy is a good option and treatment outcomes have been shown to be very similar. Continue Reading →

Share:
13
SEP
0

Health Care, Telepractice

Page 1 of 51 12345...»