Video Communication in Remote Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy Groups

Abstract

This paper presents an exploratory study describing the adoption of video-based services for in-home rehabilitation and occupational therapy groups targeted on older adults. The paper focuses on the subjectively experienced value of the new service from the perspectives of health care professionals and older users. The service was evaluated in a 10-month field trial. The qualitative data analysis findings suggest that video-based services can be used successfully in establishing occupational therapy groups, and that the therapeutic goals can also be achieved through video-based group sessions. However, some limitations should be considered in the design of videomediated group sessions, so, based on this study, a set of recommendations are presented for establishing video-based group work.

Exploration of implementation, financial and technical considerations within allied health professional (AHP) telehealth consultation guidance: a scoping review including UK AHP professional bodies’ guidance

“… 40 A triage team could support the service by prioritising patients based on their urgency. 45 Similä et al , 42 Burns and Wall 31 and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists 22 stated that telehealth services would benefit from the presence of a telehealth service coordinator and AHP digital leader to monitor the clinical, operational, technical and financial aspects of the service and promote collaboration with other local stakeholders. 22 31 42…”

“Safety at Home”: Experiences From Testing of Video Communication Between Patients and Home Health Care Personnel

“…Regarding the advantages of using a camera, seeing the person to whom you talk on the screen added to the experience of connectedness and dialogue, as found by Similä et al (2014). Another benefit was for the patients to be able to reach someone quickly if needed.…”

“…Another advantage is the ability to provide care "just-in-time," with no waiting time. Compared with the telephone, the visual component of video provides a richer communication experience, because it allows the user to better understand how the other is doing; it enhances the perceptions of social presence and contributes to effective communication (Similä, Harjumaa, Isomursu, Ervasti, & Moilanen, 2014). The study of Savolainen, Hanson, Magnusson, and Gustavsson (2008) connected patients at home with a call center utilizing videoconferences and found significant individual differences in the use of the videophone.…”