Telepractice for School-Based Speech and Language Services: A Workload Management Strategy
Publication: Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups
Volume 4, Number 1
Pages 211-216
Abstract
Purpose
This article discusses the combination of onsite and telepractice services as an effective way for professionals working in multiple schools to maximize their time and professional services in an effort to manage their workload. The combined onsite and telepractice services were used by district-wide school-based professionals to deliver direct and indirect services across various locations, thereby reducing time-consuming travel and increasing scheduling efficiency. The possible uses of telepractice as a workload management tool are discussed, as well as some challenges that the team overcame in order to successfully use this method.
Conclusions
Telepractice, in combination with onsite services, is an effective workload strategy for school-based therapists.
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Copyright © 2019 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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- Received: Sep 20, 2018
- Revised: Nov 12, 2018
- Accepted: Nov 12, 2018
- Published online: Jan 28, 2019
- Published in issue: Feb 26, 2019
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