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Tele-Integrative Medicine to Support Rehabilitative Care
Complementary and integrative health (CIH) modalities have therapeutic value in the multidisciplinary rehabilitation of chronic pain patients. Evidence of such has been seen with the Whole Health Model at the (Veterans Affairs) VA Healthcare system. CIH therapies, including yoga, tai chi, mindfulness meditation, hypnosis, self-massage, and acupressure, are significantly effective for managing chronic pain with little to no negative effects, and can be easily incorporated into telemedicine care with great potential benefit. The future of wellness in telemedicine is evolving with great potential, and needs further attention ...
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - February 4, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Rashmi S. Mullur, Seetal Preet Kaur Cheema, Ryan Edward Alano, Lynn Elizabeth Chang Source Type: research

Telehealth in Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology
With the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in March 2020, most ambulatory care environments rapidly pivoted to extensive use to telehealth to protect patients and providers while continuing to provide care. This shift resulted in the expansion of telehealth platforms and workflows. Many behavioral health services can be provided in a telehealth format. The case example in this article illustrates that transition to telehealth is feasible and sustainable. Limitations include preoperative psychological assessments and certain neuropsychological tests requiring material manipulation. Careful consideratio...
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - February 4, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Mary J. Wells, Paul Dukarm, Ana Mills Source Type: research

Telehealth in Pediatric Rehabilitation
This article describes the incorporation of telehealth in pediatric rehabilitation and its growth over the past decade. It also reviews the experience of practitioners using telehealth by necessity during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Evidence suggests many applications where telehealth can appropriately substitute for traditional in-person visits, and there are many potential applications of telehealth to be explored as a means to enhance connectivity of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team and the outreach to patients in remote and underserved areas. (Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America)
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - February 4, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Nancy Hsu, Eugenio Monasterio, Olivier Rolin Source Type: research

Cardiopulmonary Telerehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation is a safe and effective alternative to traditional center-based rehabilitation. It offers a sustainable solution to more conveniently meet the needs of patients with acute or chronic, preexisting or newly acquired, cardiopulmonary diseases. To maximize success, programs should prioritize basic, safe, and timely care options over comprehensive or complex approaches. The future should incorporate new strategies learned during a global pandemic and harness the power of information and communication technology to provide evidence-based patient-centered care. This review highlights clinical co...
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - February 4, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Dixie Aragaki, Jerry Luo, Elizabeth Weiner, Grace Zhang, Babak Darvish Source Type: research

Telerehabilitation for Headache Management
This article covers existing telerehabilitation options for headache management and explores the strength of evidence supporting these approaches. Risks of telerehabilitation and recommendations for future development are discussed. (Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America)
Source: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America - February 4, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Don McGeary, Cindy McGeary Source Type: research