An Evaluation of Telepractice use During the Covid-19 Pandemic for the Treatment of Speech and Language Disorders in Belgium

The aim of this article was to evaluate the sudden implementation of telepractice in Belgium during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 38-question survey was completed by 1,222 Dutch-speaking speech-language pathologists (SLPs) from Belgium. Most reported good or very good satisfaction with telepractice and t...

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Published in:International journal of telerehabilitation 2022-06, Vol.14 (1), p.e6411-e6411
Main Authors: Boey, Ronny, Lefevere, Stefaan
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Language:English
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Summary:The aim of this article was to evaluate the sudden implementation of telepractice in Belgium during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 38-question survey was completed by 1,222 Dutch-speaking speech-language pathologists (SLPs) from Belgium. Most reported good or very good satisfaction with telepractice and that telepractice can be effectively used with clients of different ages and speech disorders with or without comorbidity. The SLPs reported when telepractice could be used most effectively. They also detailed their difficulties with both technology and client-related issues. Limitations when switching to telepractice included a lack of training and experience, and digital materials.
ISSN:1945-2020
1945-2020
DOI:10.5195/ijt.2022.6411