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A systematic review of evidence relating to the use of telesupervision for speech-language pathology students on clinical placements (EN)
by Walters, J., Bryant, L., et al.
November 20, 2024
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article
TARGET POPULATION: Developed to inform clinicians, researchers, and educators
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Presents a systematic review on telesupervision in speech-language pathology student clinical placements (Web ORLA®). The review consolidates evidence on how telesupervision can complement in-person supervision, including technology, setting, and relational factors that affect its effectiveness.
ASHA Evidence Maps (EN)
by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
TYPE OF TOOL: Resource Website
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians, researchers, and educators in audiology and speech-language pathology
BASIC DESCRIPTION: The ASHA Evidence Map on Telepractice compiles and organizes research on delivering audiology and speech-language pathology services remotely. It covers diverse populations, diagnoses, ages, and settings, providing access to evidence that informs best practices in telepractice.
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
Changes in rehabilitation students’ clinical placement and clinical competence at graduation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A pilot study (EN)
by Motoya, I., Tanabe, S. et al.
June 07, 2024
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical supervisors and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of rehabilitation student placements during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect they had on professional competencies.
Clinical Site Visits: Perspectives of Clinical Instructors and Site Coordinators of Clinical Education (EN)
by Hochman, L., Silberman, N., et. al.
June 01, 2024
TYPE OF TOOL: Research paper.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical supervisors.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of different types of communication between clinical supervisors and their physiotherapy students on placement, as well as preferences and influencing factors.
Considerations for paediatric student-led telepractice in speech-language therapy: A pilot observational study from South Africa (EN)
by Watermeyer, J., Nattrass, R., Beukes, J., et al.
September 29, 2023
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Paper.
TARGET POPULATION: Paediatric speech-language therapy.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Investigation of the overarching considerations for student-led telepractice in paediatric speech-language therapy.
Digital Occupational Therapy (EN)
by Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
January 01, 2023
TYPE OF TOOL: Resource Website
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for occupational therapists and educators
BASIC DESCRIPTION: The Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Digital OT resource page provides guidance and examples on integrating digital tools into practice. It outlines approaches such as telehealth, virtual therapy, and digital triage, and highlights considerations for enhancing service delivery and supporting patient access through digital means.
Guidelines and Recommendations for Telesupervision of Telepractice Placements in Speech-Language Pathology – An Alternate of Clinical Education in Pandemic Times (EN)
by Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC)
July 20, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Guideline and Recommendation.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical placement supervisors.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a list of guidelines and recommendations for clinicians when supervising students using telepractice in their placements.
Guidelines for Supervising Physiotherapy Students Engaged in Tele-Rehabilitation as part of Clinical Education (EN)
by National Association for Clinical Education in Physiotherapy (NACEP)
June 01, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical supervisors and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides detailed guidelines for the supervision of PT student using Tele-Rehabilitation in their Clinical Education.
Health Care and Social Work Students’ Experiences With a Virtual Reality Simulation Learning Activity: Qualitative Study (EN)
by Helle, N., Vikman, M.D., et al.
September 20, 2023
TYPE OF TOOL: Qualitative Study.
TARGET POPULATION: Occupational therapy, social education, nursing, and social work students.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: An exploration of occupational therapy, social education, nursing, and social work students’ experiences with virtual reality simulation as a learning activity.
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.
McMaster University OT and SLP Program (EN)
by McMaster University
March 01, 2021
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for OT and SLP students.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides guidelines, tips, and advice written by students, for students. Covers various topics related to virtual placements.
Module – Remote Field Instruction (EN)
by The Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE)
August 26, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical educators of Social Work students.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides detailed guidelines for the supervision of social work students using Tele-Rehabilitation in their Clinical Education.
Online anatomy education during the Covid-19 pandemic: Opinions of medical, speech therapy, and BSc Anatomy students (EN)
by Khan, J., Baatjes, K.J., Layman-Lemphane, J.I. et al.
TYPE OF TOOL: Research paper.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an outline of anatomy education in South Africa during COVID-19 with comparisons in efficacy to gold standard cadaver education.
Organizational readiness and rehabilitation professionals’ views on integrating telerehabilitation into service delivery and students’ clinical training: A qualitative study (EN)
by Nizeyimana, E., Joseph, C., Louw, Q.A. et al.
November 06, 2023
TYPE OF TOOL: Research paper.
TARGET POPULATION: Clinical rehabilitation training.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A qualitative investigation of the integration of telerehabilitation into rehab professional training. Looks at the readiness and interest of both professionals and institutions.
Program for Excellence in Telerehabilitation Education and Research (PETER) (EN)
by University of British Columbia
TYPE OF TOOL: Program for Excellence.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a vision of consolidating telerehabilitation information, training students and clinicians, facilitating research, and bringing together stakeholders.
Soins Virtuels Pour Patients (FR)
by CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
TYPE OF TOOL: Virtual care / telehealth service information portal
TARGET POPULATION: Patients and clients of the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal network
BASIC DESCRIPTION: The CIUSSS Centre-Ouest page “Soins virtuels pour patients” describes the telehealth services offered to patients, including telemedicine consultations, remote monitoring, adapted emergency programs, and telephone support lines. It explains the objectives of telehealth (e.g. increasing access, improving continuity of care, engaging patients) and notes their internal initiatives such as hybrid cardiac rehabilitation and Hospital@Home services.
Supervising Learners While Providing Virtual Care (EN)
by Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)
April 01, 2020
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical educators of medical students.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides detailed guidelines for the supervision of social work students using Tele-Rehabilitation in their Clinical Education.
Supervision de stage à distance à l’aide du numérique (FR)
by Matthieu Petit, Ph. D.
October 10, 2018
TYPE OF TOOL: Educational presentation.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical supervisors and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an outline of telesupervision of students on clinical placements.
Telerehab Toolkit (EN)
by University of Plymouth (UK)
TYPE OF TOOL: Patient and practitioner toolkit
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians, patients, and students involved in telerehabilitation
BASIC DESCRIPTION: This toolkit from the University of Plymouth provides practical guides and resources to support effective remote rehabilitation sessions. It includes patient guides, digital skills resources, and practitioner guidance, making it especially relevant for individuals with movement impairment, disability, or recovering from COVID-19.
TeleSupervision in the Health Sciences (EN)
by McGill School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD)
April 21, 2021
TYPE OF TOOL: Educational presentation.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical supervisors and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an outline of telesupervision of communication students on clinical placements.
Virtual Care Learning Hub (EN)
by Center for Care Innovations (CCI)
TYPE OF TOOL: Virtual care learning hub and toolkits
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for healthcare teams, leaders, and organizations implementing virtual care models
BASIC DESCRIPTION: The Center for Care Innovations’ Virtual Care Innovation Network provides practical toolkits and resources on telemedicine for health equity, technology adoption, texting for care, workflows, and patient engagement. It highlights implementation strategies, case studies, and guides to support equitable and effective virtual healthcare delivery
Virtual Interprofessional Education: Lessons Learned (EN)
by Page, C., Humphrey, C. Christopher, K., & Simpkins, L.
September 25, 2023
TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Allied health educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: An overview of the perceptions and experiences of allied health students following the completion of an established IPE activity in a virtual format.
Virtual Supervision Resource for Occupational Therapists (EN)
by University of Toronto
TYPE OF TOOL: Guidelines.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinical supervisors and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides detailed guidelines for the supervision of PT student using Tele-Rehabilitation in their Clinical Education.
