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How Informal Carers Support Video Consulting in Physiotherapy, Heart Failure, and Cancer: Qualitative Study Using Linguistic Ethnography (EN)
by Seuren, L.M., & Shaw, S.
May 31, 2024
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of video consultations completed in the health care system in the UK. The article provides several methods that may aid in the involvement of family members and other carers during telerehabilitation services.
A Guidance Document for Occupational Therapists in Manitoba Regarding Telepractice 2020 (EN)
by College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM)
April 01, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidance Document.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for Occupational Therapists.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides general guidance for therapists interested in setting up a telepractice. Created at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the need.
A Guide to Digital Mental Health Resources (EN)
by Queensland University of Technology
September 01, 2022
TYPE OF TOOL: List of resources.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians in the field of mental health.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a detailed list of both general and diagnosis specific resources in an Australian context. Current to September 2022.
Advancing telemedicine in cardiology: A comprehensive review of evolving practices and outcomes in a postpandemic context (EN)
by Huerne, K., & Eisenberg, M.J.
February 12, 2024
TYPE OF TOOL: Research paper, comprehensive review.
TARGET POPULATION: Researchers and clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of the current state of telemedicine with regards to cardiovascular medicine.
Aide-mémoire des bonnes pratiques en télésanté (télépratique) (Bas-Saint-Laurent) (FR)
by CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent
June 01, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Best practice document.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians practicing in CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a summary of the best practices for telehealth within a particular CISSS.
ATA's Quick-Start Guide to Telehealth During a Health Crisis (EN)
by American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
TYPE OF TOOL: Quick Start Guide.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide clinicians with practice considerations and guide the development of a telehealth service.
Capsules Vidéo Pour Patients et Professionnels (FR)
by Réseau québécois de la télésanté
TYPE OF TOOL: Video capsules.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and other professionals.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a series of video capsules on topics of telerehabilitation created by the Government of Quebec
Cardiac Rehabilitation During the COVID-19 Era: Guidance on Implementing Virtual Care (EN)
by Moulson, N., Bewick, D., et al.
June 13, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed to inform clinicians, researchers, and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a review of the potential challenges and obstacles of this process and aims to provide pragmatic guidance to aid clinicians and administrators during this challenging time (COVID-19).
Considerations for Speech, Language and Cognitive Assessment via Telepractice (EN)
by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
TYPE OF TOOL: Resource Website.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: This resource provides guidance for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) conducting assessments of speech, language, and cognitive communication via telepractice. (Assessment of swallowing or feeding is not included.)
Considerations for the Delivery of Occupational Therapy Services Through Virtual Means (EN)
by Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
November 01, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Practice guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians practicing in Alberta.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a summary of considerations for virtual OT services in Alberta.
Digital Mental Health Tools: Resources to Support Mental Health Clinical Practice (EN)
by CAHM Public Affairs
April 01, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Practice Manual.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a guide on how to best implement telehealth into mental health clinical practice.
Guide du Professionnel Rencontre virtuelle Teams (FR)
by Réseau Québécois de la Télésanté (RQT)
July 01, 2021
TYPE OF TOOL: Professional Guide.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides detailed instructions for before, during, and after a Microsoft Teams virtual meeting.
How Would you Know if Telerehab is Right for your Patient? - Video (EN)
by Toronto Rehab Telerehab Toolkit
TYPE OF TOOL: Educational Video.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a quick overview of how to choose between telerehab, in-person rehab, or hybrid for clients.
Le déploiement des compétences en téléréadaptation en contexte de pandémie de COVID-19 : le vécu des ergothérapeutes du Québec (FR)
by Bonin, N., Racette, E., et al.
December 19, 2024
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of experiences of occupational therapists practicing in Quebec Canada using telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lignes directrices de prestation de services àdistance / Télésanté / Télépratique (FR)
by l’Ordre des ergothérapeutesdu Québec (OEQ)
May 14, 2025
TYPE OF TOOL: Practice guide.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for occupational therapists.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Guidelines for providing remote services, telehealth, and telemedicine. Designed to support your daily practice, this document specifies requirements and presents best practices for providing safe, ethical, and high-quality virtual services.
Occupational Therapy Now - July/August 2021 - Volume 23.4 (EN)
by Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
August 01, 2021
TYPE OF TOOL: Professional order publication.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for Occupational Therapists.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A special issue on Virtual Care and Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy Telepractice Guidelines (EN)
by Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
May 01, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Practice guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians practicing in Alberta.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a summary of considerations for virtual OT services in Saskatchewan.
Practical Considerations for Occupational Therapists Who Are Considering Telehealth (EN)
by Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
July 22, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Practice guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians practicing in Alberta.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a summary of considerations for virtual OT services in Canada.
Remote Musculoskeletal Assessment Framework (EN)
by Murray, T., Murray, G., & Murray, J.
January 19, 2021
TYPE OF TOOL: Remote practice framework.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an evidence based framework and guide for remote consultation techniques and musculoskeletal conditions.
Réseau québécois de la télésanté- Ressources pour le professionnel de la santé (EN)
by Réseau Québécois de la Télésanté (RQT)
TYPE OF TOOL: Practice Guideline Website.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a comprehensive guide for implementing telerehabilitation into the Quebec system.
Shared Decision-Making Tree for Stroke Survivors with Moderate to Severe Disability (EN)
by Said, C., Ramage, E., McGonald, C., et al.
November 18, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Decision Tree.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a guide to help clinicians treating stroke patients and their caregivers create a personalised physical rehabilitation program.
Telehealth Recommendations for Dysphagia Management during COVID 19 (EN)
by Dr. G.A. Malandraki
April 24, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Practice Guideline Website.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a comprehensive guide for implementing telerehabilitation into the Dysphagia Management.
Téléréadaptation (FR)
by Dahlia Kairy, PH.D.
TYPE OF TOOL: Video.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and other professionals.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of Dr. Kairy’s research in the field of telerehabilitation.
Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American Physical Therapy Association (EN)
by Lee, A.C., Deutsch, J.E., Holdsworth, L., et al.
March 21, 2024
TYPE OF TOOL: Research paper, practice protocol.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a clinical practice guideline on telerehabilitation developed by the American Physical Therapy Association group. Focus on shared decision making between clinicians and patients.
The Telehealth Ten: A Guide for a Patient-Assisted Virtual Physical Examination (EN)
by Benziger, C.P., Huffman, M.D., et al.
July 18, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed to inform clinicians, researchers, and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: The authors propose the “Telehealth Ten,” which is a patient-assisted clinical examination to help guide clinicians.
Virtual Care - for Speech Language Pathologists (EN)
by Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
February 01, 2021
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidance Document.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for Speech Language Pathologists.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a detailed guide for providing virtual care, including practice considerations.
Virtual Services - for Occupational Therapists (EN)
by College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
June 01, 2021
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidance Document.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for Occupational Therapists.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a detailed guide for providing virtual services of Occupational Therapy including practice considerations and references.
