Telehealth in PM&R: Past, present, and future in clinical practice and opportunities for translational research

PM R. 2023 Sep;15(9):1156-1174. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.13029. Epub 2023 Aug 7.

Abstract

Telehealth refers to the use of telecommunication devices and other forms of technology to provide services outside of the traditional in-person health care delivery system. Growth in the use of telehealth creates new challenges and opportunities for implementation in clinical practice. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) assembled an expert group to develop a white paper to examine telehealth innovation in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). The resultant white paper summarizes how telehealth is best used in the field of PM&R while highlighting current knowledge deficits and technological limitations. The report identifies new and transformative opportunities for PM&R to advance translational research related to telehealth and enhance patient care.

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine*
  • Telemedicine*
  • Translational Research, Biomedical
  • United States