TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Rehabilitation A1 - Russell, Trevor G. A1 - Theodoros, Deborah G. A2 - Rheuban, Karen Schulder A2 - Krupinski, Elizabeth A. PY - 1 T2 - Understanding Telehealth AB - Living in a small country town, John, a 49-year-old owner of a hardware store, found that his capacity to return to his everyday life was significantly restricted following his stroke. John's aphasia and difficulties with walking, balance, and the use of his right arm and hand made it impossible for him to manage his hardware business unassisted. Access to the in-person rehabilitation services at the tertiary hospital where he was managed when he had his stroke was difficult due to distance, his physical and communication difficulties, and his need to continue to work. However, on discharge from the center-based rehabilitation unit, John transitioned to the hospital's home-based telerehabilitation program that enabled him to continue to access physical therapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, and social work services. Using specialty telerehabilitation software on his iPad, John's rehabilitation team could assess his progress, provide interventions to maximize his function and independence, modify and progress his physical and speech exercise regimen, and provide education and support from a distance. These services were critical for John to remain in his community and support his family. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1157312039 ER -