Credits: .1 CEU
Author: Melanie Parker, DPT, ATP/SMS
Though the COVID-19 pandemic closed many doors for therapists to evaluate clients for CRT, it opened the door for therapists to remotely participate in these evaluations. Though telemedicine has been studied and performed for nearly six decades, there are still no standards of care. Best practice considerations are proposed for the client, their environment, the rehab technology supplier, and the therapist. These include the safety of the environment, accessibility of the client, and the technical skills and knowledge bases of the therapist and rehab technology supplier. Additional considerations explored for the delivery/post-delivery follow-up of seating and mobility products and replacement equipment for known clients. In summary, it is the responsibility of the client, caregivers, rehab technology supplier, and therapist to cooperatively determine if optimal outcomes can be achieved through telehealth or if an alternative provision of care is indicated.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify characteristics of the ideal client for evaluation/provision of CRT via telehealth
- Identify characteristics of the ATP/therapist team necessary for optimal outcomes when providing CRT via telehealth
- Identify characteristics of the environment of the client necessary for safe provision of care via telehealth
- Identify at least 3 pros and cons of CRT provision via telehealth.
