A Pilot Study Delivering Physiotherapy Support for Rett Syndrome Using a Telehealth Framework Suitable for COVID-19 Lockdown
Meir Lotan, Jenny Downs, Cochavit Elefant
Abstract
: A telehealth model of home-based intervention supported individuals with RTT to achieve gross motor skills and was found to be feasible. This model is important at present times during COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown.
Topics & Concepts
Rett syndromeTelehealthCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Physical therapyTelerehabilitationGross motor skillPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicineTelemedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPsychologyAssistive technologyMotor skillHealth carePsychiatryComputer scienceDiseaseGeneChemistryEconomic growthVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyEconomicsHuman–computer interactionBiochemistryOutbreakGenetics and Neurodevelopmental DisordersAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchFamily and Disability Support Research