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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.
AcTo Dementia (EN)
AcTo Dementia provides recommendations and guidance on accessible touchscreen apps for people living with dementia. This website is an ideal resource for anyone with a diagnosis of dementia, or anyone looking to support a person with a diagnosis, to find and use apps on a tablet computer for entertainment. We are a group of university researchers unaffiliated with any app developers and all of our recommendations have been through an evidence-based review process.
Best practices - Use of telehealth equipment for communication between users and those close to them (FR)
by Réseau Québécois de la Télésanté (RQT)
In the context of COVID-19, visits to institutions are restricted or even completely suspended. It is therefore necessary to set up means of communication to maintain a link between users and their families. Technological communication tools and equipment used in telehealth could be used by both users and clinicians.
Breast and Bone Health (EN)
Bone health during and after breast cancer treatment. Bone loss can be a side effect of certain types of breast cancer treatment. The Breast and Bone Health Program is a comprehensive online support resource for women affected by breast cancer. This program offers tips and hands-on tools to assist you in optimizing your bone health.
Can I do therapy over the computer? - What is telerehab and how can it help you? (EN)
by Toronto Rehab Telerehab Toolkit
Telerehab, Telerehabilitation, Rehab through Telehealth, Virtual Rehab... what is it and how can it help you? Please watch this video to find out. Clips of actual telerehab sessions are included.
Constant Therapy (EN)
Speech, language, and cognitive therapy exercises you can work on when you want, wherever you want. Constant Therapy was created by a team of neuroscientists and clinicians from Boston University who believe that technology can improve access to therapy for people living with speech, language and cognitive conditions.
COVID-19 Cancer Patient Support Hub (EN)
Through a collaborative effort by 13 patient groups from across Canada, the new COVID-19 Cancer Patient Support Hub offers people living with cancer in Canada, their families and caregivers access to a variety of timely and relevant wrap around supports, in one central website that focuses on COVID-19 related information.
Enabling Inclusion App (EN)
TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone Application.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for community workers, rehab specialists and program management.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides individual therapy plans based on needs for children and youth aged 0-24yrs. Available in multiple languages. Has a free trial version as well as a subscription version.
Microsoft Teams : Procédure de déchiffrement d’un courriel (FR)
To ensure the confidentiality and security of your personal information, some of the emails you receive from your health care professionals will be encrypted. You will therefore have to decrypt the email in order to view the information received.
Pain Map (EN)
Pain Map has been designed to help you quickly find accurate, and specific information and advice for your problem. Work through our Physiotherapist-designed Symptoms Checker and we'll give you a probable diagnosis, explain that, give you some advice on how you can start tackling the pain right away. We'll even recommend some low cost products that can help, and suggest a Therapist in your area that can help you.
Preparing For Your First Telerehab Session - What Patients Need to Know (EN)
by Toronto Rehab Telerehab Toolkit
What do I need to do prepare for my first telerehab session? What should I wear? How should I set up my home? Watch this video to help get you, your home and your camera ready for virtual physiotherapy, particularly if your session involves movement and exercise.
Soins Virtuels Pour Patients (FR)
La télésanté a pour objectif de rendre accessibles des services cliniques à distance à des patients, de manière sécurisée et en utilisant les technologies de l’information. Cette page du CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-L'Île-de-Montréal offre de l’information et des outils au sujet de la télésanté.
Telehealth Strategies to Support Patients and Families Across the Cancer Trajectory (EN)
The purpose of this review is to present common foundational principles for providing clinical cancer care via telehealth, followed by an overview of three distinct examples of comprehensive telehealth programs that have been developed to meet the needs of patients and families across the cancer trajectory, including survivorship, rehabilitation, and palliative care phases.
Type 1 Diabetes, Virtual Care, and COVID-19 (EN)
Diabetes Canada is delighted to invite you to a special webinar presentation for individuals living with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers. We will be hosting a dynamic conversation on virtual care for type 1 diabetes during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, offering diverse perspectives from distinguished presenters. In addition to learning more about options for virtual care, this webinar will provide an opportunity to ask the experts about your concerns, understand the importance of the latest technologies, and access key resources.
