Telerehabilitation, An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America

1st Edition, Volume 32-2 - April 10, 2021
Editors: David X. Cifu, Blessen C. Eapen
Language: English
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This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Eapen Blessen and David Cifu, will discuss a number of important topics related to Polio. This… Read more

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This issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Eapen Blessen and David Cifu, will discuss a number of important topics related to Polio. This issue of one of four issues selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Santos Martinez. Topics covered in the issue will cover the following, in relation to Telerehabiliation: spinal cord injury, amputee rehabiliation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, pain management, MS/ALS, pediatric care, geriatric care, wound management, persons with disabilities, postoperative orthopedic care, telewellness, logistics of telerehab and innovative approaches to delivering therapy.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Virtual Care in the Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders System of Care During the COVID-19 National Public Health Emergency
Key points
Introduction
Veterans Administration spinal cord injuries and disorders system of care and virtual care
Discussion
Clinics care points
Telerehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury
Key points
Introduction
Background
Advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine
Taking history through telehealth
Physical evaluation through telehealth
Red flags
Physical examination
Telehealth management of acquired brain injury
Summary
Clinics care points
Telehealth for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis
Key points
Introduction
Telehealth for multiple sclerosis
Telehealth for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Summary
Clinics care points
Telerehabilitation for Amputee Care
Key points
Introduction
Background
Importance and program development in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Types of virtual amputation care services
Benefits
Challenges and limitations
Future directions
Clinics care points
Cardiopulmonary Telerehabilitation
Key points
Introduction
Nature of the problem/considerations
Current evidence
Clinical relevance
Application
Complications/concerns
Future directions/summary
Clinics care points
Cancer Telerehabilitation
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Goals
Summary
Clinics care points
Telerehabilitation for Geriatrics
Key points
Introduction
Aging population in the United States
Potential role of telehealth and telerehabilitation for older adults
Considerations in implementing telehealth and telerehabilitation in older adults
Outcomes of telerehabilitation
Example of telerehabilitation use
Summary and future directions
Clinics care points
Telehealth in Pediatric Rehabilitation
Key points
Introduction
Physical and occupational therapies
Speech and language pathology
Neuropsychology
Orthotics and prosthetics
Physician services
Future directions
Clinics care points
Telemedicine for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Postoperative Rehabilitation
Key points
Introduction
The virtual physical examination
Telehealth treatment options
Clinically relevant outcomes
Summary
Clinics care points
Telerehabilitation for Pain Management
Key points
Introduction
Overview
A general approach to the telediagnosis of chronic pain
Evaluation
Treatment
Summary
Clinics care points
Telerehabilitation for Headache Management
Key points
Introduction and background
Current evidence on telerehabilitation for headache management
Controversies in telerehabilitation for headache management
Discussion
Clinics care points
Tele-Integrative Medicine to Support Rehabilitative Care
Key points
Introduction
The US Department of Veterans Affairs: whole-health and telehealth expansion
Telehealth implementation considerations
Movement therapies: yoga and tai chi
Mindfulness meditation
Hypnosis
Acupressure
Self-massage
Summary
Clinics care points
Telehealth in Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology
Key points
Telepsychology service
Teleneuropsychology service
Special considerations when starting telepsychology services
Adaptation to telepsychology during COVID-19
A case example of rapid transition to telepsychology service
Future directions
Clinics care points
Virtual Physical Therapy and Telerehabilitation
Key points
Background/history
Current evidence
Virtual physical therapy communication tips
Summary
Clinics care points
Logistics of Rehabilitation Telehealth: Documentation, Reimbursement, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Key points
Introduction
Medicare telehealth visits: expansions due to the COVID-19 public health emergency
Medicaid coverage for telehealth
Uninsured patients: federal COVID-19 reimbursements
Medicare billing, coding, and reimbursement
Health information portability and accountability act
Clinics care points
Using Biometric Technology for Telehealth and Telerehabilitation
Key points
Introduction, background, and definitions
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Innovative Approaches to Delivering Telehealth
Key points
Introduction
Locations and community partnerships
Technology
Case studies
Summary
Clinics care points

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David X. Cifu

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