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The article discusses the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA) position on the use of telehealth in occupational therapy (OT) practice areas in 2018. Topics covered include the definition, scope, and its synchronous and asynchronous application in OT services. Also noted are information and communication technology's (ICT) possible tele-intervention in and telemonitoring and evaluation of OT clients.

Project CAREER is a 5-yr interprofessional development project funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). It is designed to improve the employment success of undergraduate students with traumatic brain injury (TBI) through the use of cognitive support technologies (CSTs; e.g., iPads®). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the position of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) regarding the use of telehealth by occupational therapists and assistants in their occupational therapy services. It outlines occupational therapy practitioner qualifications, ethics and regulatory issues related to the use of telehealth as a service delivery model within occupational therapy. It is stated that the use of telehealth must maintain the Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy.

The article presents a speech by Eleanor Clarke, on promotion of occupational therapy.

Date Presented 03/28/20 In this mixed-methods study, we present an evaluation of an equal online peer-mentoring program for postprofessional OT doctoral students. Findings suggest multiple benefits, including support and professional development for participants. Practical implications for implementing effective equal peer-mentoring programs will be described. Primary Author and Speaker: John Norcross Additional Authors and Speakers: Liat Gafni Lachter Contributing Authors: Nancy Doyle, Linda Niemeyer, Karen Jacobs [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]