Telepractice Adoption in Speech and Language Therapy during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Period: Benefits and Challenges
Applied/Translational Research
Technology
Singapore Allied Health Conference
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Understand the changes, benefits, and barriers of telepractice adoption by speech therapists (STs) in Singapore during. Telepractice ensures care continuity but requires training, evidence sharing, and validation for wider adoption.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Applied/Translational Research, Digital Health, Telehealth, Tele-Consultation, Tele-Monitoring, Tele-Rehabilitation, Quantitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Understand the changes, benefits, and barriers of telepractice adoption by speech therapists (STs) in Singapore during COVID-19.
Background
COVID-19 restrictions accelerated telepractice adoption in allied health, but barriers limited its long-term uptake.
Methods
Conducted a cross-sectional survey with 114 STs, analyzing data via descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.
Results
68% of STs adopted telepractice; benefits: access, continuity, client participation; barriers: technology, resources, perception.
Conclusion
Telepractice ensures care continuity but requires training, evidence sharing, and validation for wider adoption.
Lessons Learnt
Telepractice works for specific cases but lacks perceived effectiveness for young children and swallowing patients.
Additional Information
SAHC 2021 Best Oral Presentation for Future Ready Workforce.
Keywords
Telepractice, COVID-19, Speech Therapy, Technology, Client Barriers
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Allied Health Conference |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Speech Therapy, Healthcare Administrators, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Yee Kaisin |
Project Member(s) | Peh Hui Peng |
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Peh Hui Peng - peh.hui.peng@sgh.com.sg