Telerehabilitation Store and Forward Applications: A Review of Applications and Privacy Considerations in Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice

Authors

  • Christopher Peterson Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation Network, Hartford, CT
  • Valerie Watzlaf Department of Health Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2014.6161

Abstract

An overview of store and forward applications commonly used in physical and occupational therapy practice is reviewed with respect to regulation, privacy, security, and clinical applications. A privacy and security checklist provides a clear reference of pertinent regulatory issues regarding these software applications. A case study format is used to highlight clinical applications of store and forward software features. Important considerations of successful implementation of store and forward applications are also identified and discussed.

  

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Published

2015-01-29

How to Cite

Peterson, C., & Watzlaf, V. (2015). Telerehabilitation Store and Forward Applications: A Review of Applications and Privacy Considerations in Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 6(2), 75–84. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2014.6161

Issue

Vol. 6, No. 2, Fall 2014

Section

Privacy and Security

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