Changing with the Times - Strategies for Virtual Spasticity Assessments-Session Presentation

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In this video, Dr. Mary Russell and Dr. Natasha Romanosky discuss the history of telemedicine and how it has paved the way for virtual spasticity assessments. They explain that telemedicine has its roots in the telegraph, telephone, and television, which have all contributed to the development of telehealth technology. They highlight the importance of virtual assessments in evaluating spasticity and provide tips for optimizing the virtual setup for both patients and clinicians. They discuss the components of a virtual exam, including inspection, passive and active activity, and the use of outcome measures. They also emphasize the educational opportunities that arise from virtual assessments and the ability to observe patients in their home environment. Dr. Monica Verdusco-Gutierrez then provides case examples of spasticity assessments in telemedicine and discusses the benefits of being able to see patients' functional abilities and goals in their real-life surroundings. She also highlights the barriers and challenges of telemedicine for individuals with disabilities, such as infrastructure and access issues, operational system challenges, regulatory barriers, communication barriers, and legislative barriers. Overall, the speakers stress the importance of advocating for better access and resources for individuals with disabilities in telemedicine.

Keywords

telemedicine

virtual assessments

spasticity

telehealth technology

virtual setup

home environment

barriers

challenges

advocacy