Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Lymphedema affects 65% of women with breast cancer. Self-management programs (SMPs) are used to manage lymphedema. The study explored the effect of the Remotivation Process on the motivation of 12 women to perform a SMP every day. It was provided through a telehealth platform. Analysis showed significant changes in motivation and outcome measures. This study found that the Remotivation Process is a potentially useful OT intervention to address the motivational needs of women with lymphedema. Primary Author and Speaker: Kaye Rubio Contributing Authors: Patricia Bowyer, Sherry Hite, Vidya Pingale, Wyona Freysteinson, Gayle Hersch, and Christine Raber

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current literature that exists for telehealth interventions for chronic disease self-management within the scope of OT. This scoping review will benefit the OT profession by furthering the body of evidence on telehealth self-management interventions while also promoting the continuation of research on telehealth to complement developing technologies and practices. Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth B. Albritton Additional Authors and Speakers: Josephine Fish, Jeffrey Henkel, Shelby Lee, Rachel Luttrell, and Rachel Rackleff Contributing Authors: Pamalyn Kearney, Teal Benevides

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The purpose of this research was to examine the efficacy of a 4-week OT-based cancer survivorship program named Life Unpaused (LU). The participants had the option to attend the program onsite or virtually on a Telehealth platform. LU addressed participation in roles and daily activities through education and training and by providing resources to participants.The outcome results showed increases in occupational performance, satisfaction, and quality-of-life scores. Primary Author and Speaker: Adrienne Marilla

Date Presented 04/13/21 This presentation describes the preliminary psychometric properties of the TeleWrite, a handwriting assessment tool for children in first through third grade administered via telehealth. A series of pilot studies have been completed to determine initial interrater reliability, content validity, and clinical utility using classical test theory. Conversation about clinical use and research plans for construct validation will be facilitated. Primary Author and Speaker: Julia M. Guzman

Date Presented 04/21/21 This systematic review analyzes patient satisfaction with telehealth rehabilitation (OT, physical therapy, speech-language pathology) in global rural communities. Telehealth services should be used to deliver therapy to patients in rural settings for greater outreach. Patients report high satisfaction related to ease of travel, quality of care, safety, and reduced costs. This study has implications for telehealth program development within OT practice. Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Patterson Additional Authors and Speakers: Stephanie C. DeLuca, Hoàng Khánh Chi Contributing Authors: Lê Tường Giao Lê Tường, Đang Nguyễn Thị, and Thi Bich Ngoc Nguyen

Date Presented 04/7/21 This study describes the feasibility of a combined telehealth intervention of computerized cognitive training together with occupation-based treatment for patients with cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). The intervention was found feasible, and positive outcomes on occupational performance, cognitive functions, quality of life, and mood were revealed. This treatment can possibly add to the therapeutic landscape of CRCI, which currently impairs the life of millions worldwide. Primary Author and Speaker: Yafit Gilboa Contributing Authors: Anita Tollen, Marie Holmefur

This case report describes occupational therapy services provided in consultation with a primary care practice for a community-dwelling older adult dyad with mild coronavirus disease 2019. The occupational therapy evaluation included administration of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure through telehealth to identify priority areas for intervention; the clients selected participation during activities of daily living and mealtime, fall prevention, cooking together, and leisure participation. The intervention process focused on addressing the dyad’s identified priorities as well as managing caregiver stress and preventing hospitalization. Positive outcomes were achieved while adhering to social distancing guidelines set forth by state and national agencies.

OBJECTIVE. We investigated the efficacy of Occupation-Based Coaching delivered via telehealth for families of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHOD. Participants were 18 families of children with ASD ages 2–6 yr. We used descriptive statistics to understand intervention characteristics and paired-sample t tests to examine changes in parent efficacy and child participation. RESULTS. Parents identified many areas of child adaptive behavior as intervention goals. Results showed that parent efficacy and various domains of child participation significantly increased postintervention (both ps < .05). Additionally, children showed significant gains in parent-identified goals. CONCLUSION. Occupation-Based Coaching delivered via telehealth appears to be an effective method of intervention to increase parent efficacy and child participation among families of children with ASD. Occupational therapists may consider how telehealth may be used to provide intervention to an increased number of families, in particular those in underserved areas.

OBJECTIVE. We sought to understand caregivers’ experience of an education-based wellness program delivered using telehealth. METHOD. In this qualitative pilot study, 4 caregivers participated in a focus group after completing a 6-wk telehealth program. Data analysis involved open coding, thematic analysis, and coding triangulation. RESULTS. Two major themes emerged. The first, “I feel like I am now prepared,” included the subthemes of strategies for caregiver self-maintenance, the understanding that caregiving is a normal process, and the value of a group experience. The second theme, “It was just a good interaction,” included the subthemes of benefits of telehealth, challenges of telehealth, and process of learning the technology. CONCLUSION. Participant discussion of the content learned and the value of group support indicated that telehealth was effective in both promoting learning and facilitating relationships. Even with challenges, participants reported an overall positive experience. Telehealth holds promise for increasing access to health promotion programs.