The telehealth program of occupational therapy among older people: an up-to-date scoping review.
Jiangtao DingYulin YangXiao WuBoheng XiaoLihong MaYanwen XuPublished in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2022)
Telehealth OT has been used widely for older people, focusing primarily on occupational assessment and intervention provided conveniently for occupational therapists and older clients. In addition, telehealth OT can monitor patients' activities and provide rehabilitation counseling and health education for the elderly and their caregivers, thus improving the security of their home life and the efficacy of OT. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth will be an effective alternative to face-to-face modalities.
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