Foti Megan K, Eleazar Crystal, Furphy Kimberly A
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey, Galloway, Nj, USA.
Int J Telerehabil. 2014 Sep 3;6(1):41-9. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2014.6140. eCollection 2014 Spring.
This qualitative study explored the benefits of implementing (international) teleconsultation in a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) curriculum. Twenty-one students provided supervised teleconsultative services to individuals with disabilities in Guatemala and were responsible for completing assessments, setting goals, and providing resources to address goals and improve quality of life. Data were collected through student presentations and coded for relevant themes. Analysis revealed new learning in the areas of the occupational therapy process, cultural awareness, and technology. Three themes emerged: Increased Understanding of Awareness of and Challenges to Working with People of a Different Culture; Need for Adaptability and Flexibility as Practicing Clinicians; Emerging Role of Technology in Occupational Therapy. Based on results from this study, occupational therapy academicians should consider implementing similar programs into curricula and conduct related research in order to promote not only student learning, but also to advance the use of telehealth technology in occupational therapy practice.
这项定性研究探讨了在职业治疗理学硕士（MSOT）课程中实施（国际）远程会诊的益处。21名学生为危地马拉的残疾人提供了有监督的远程会诊服务，并负责完成评估、设定目标以及提供实现目标和改善生活质量的资源。数据通过学生展示收集，并针对相关主题进行编码。分析揭示了在职业治疗过程、文化意识和技术领域的新学习内容。出现了三个主题：对与不同文化背景的人合作的认识、挑战的理解增加；作为执业临床医生对适应性和灵活性的需求；技术在职业治疗中的新兴作用。基于本研究的结果，职业治疗学者应考虑在课程中实施类似项目并开展相关研究，以不仅促进学生学习，还推动远程医疗技术在职业治疗实践中的应用。
