The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions on Sensory Processing and Functional Independence in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Series
International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences, cilt.4, sa.2, ss.160-165, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Vaka Takdimi
- Cilt numarası: 4 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2021
- Doi Numarası: 10.33438/ijdshs.1008690
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Other Indexes
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.160-165
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Our study aimed to determine the effectiveness of telerehabilitation-based occupational therapy interventions on the level of
sensory processing and functional independence during the pandemic period. Five children between the ages of 5 and 7 with
sensory integration disorders were included in our study. A total of 16 sessions of telerehabilitation, 8 weeks, 2 sessions per
week, were carried out via online channels (Zoom/Skype). Dunn Sensory Profile and WeeFIM Functional Independence
Measure were applied before and after treatment. Data before and after the session were compared with SPSS 23.00. As a
result, positive effects of telerehabilitation interventions on visual, vestibular, tactile and multi-sensory processing and
functional activity level were determined in children (p<0.05). In conditions that negatively affect face-to-face rehabilitation,
such as a pandemic, telerehabilitation interventions can be safe and alternative approaches. More telerehabilitation researchs
are needed in the field of occupational therapy.