Clinical and methodological considerations in the application of telerehabilitation after traumatic brain injury: A commentary

Issue title: Telerehabilitation

Guest editors: Bruce J. Diamond

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Ricker, Joseph H.

Affiliations: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. Tel.: +1 412 648 6848; Fax: +1 412 692 4410; E-mail: [email protected] | William Paterson University, Department of Psychology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Department of PM&R, P.O. Box 43592, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043, USA. Tel.: +1 973 720 3400; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: There is increasing interest and activity in the provision of teleassessment and telerehabilitation services to individuals with traumatic brain injury. Yet, little formal research exists, and there are no large-scale clinical trials or evidence-based applications of these technologies in TBI. The present commentary will address several areas that warrant critical consideration before telerehabilitation is likely to be widely implemented and reimbursed.

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-2003-18210

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 179-181, 2003