Abstract
The spring 2014 issue of the International Journal of Telerehabilitation (IJT) contains four informative and timely policy articles: (1) an invited commentary describing the exploratory process underway within physical therapy to create licensure portability for physical therapists, (2) an analysis of state telehealth laws and regulations for occupational therapy and physical therapy, (3) an overview of telehealth evidence and key telehealth policy issues in occupational therapy, and (4) the World Federation of Occupational Therapists' (WFOT) Position Statement on Telehealth. This issue also contains original research evaluating the feasibility of providing pediatric dysphagia treatment via telepractice, a clinical report of student learning outcomes associated with an innovative experiential learning assignment involving (international) teleconsultation in a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) curriculum, a book review, and announcements from the American Telemedicine Association.
Highlights
The International Journal of Telerehabilitation (IJT) is, to our knowledge, the only journal whose scope is narrowed to telerehabilitation practice and policy
We are pleased that Dr Seelman has agreed to serve as a regular contributor to the IJT
The authors describe the barriers they faced when implementing a TR multi-site randomized controlled trial for stroke patients in their homes, and propose specific solutions
Summary
The International Journal of Telerehabilitation (IJT) is, to our knowledge, the only journal whose scope is narrowed to telerehabilitation practice and policy. The current volume of the International Journal of Telerehabilitation is pleased to host viewpoints and articles that provide unvarnished, practical insights to current and prospective telerehabilitation practitioners. Our most frequent visitors hail from: Australia, Canada, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, and the United States (government and educational).
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