Adaptive innovations to provide services to children with developmental disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Paediatr Child Health
; 57(1): 9-11, 2021 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-913632
ABSTRACT
Children with developmental disabilities are experiencing significant challenges to service access due to suspension of in-person assessments during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is rapidly becoming the new service delivery model, which presents a unique opportunity for innovation in care that could be beneficial in the post-pandemic period. For example, using a combination of in-home video and telehealth options could form the first step in developmental assessment, allowing children to receive the necessary supports without delay. Recent telehealth funding is welcome but additional Medicare items for joint consultations including general practitioners (GPs), and paediatric, mental health and allied health professionals is critical.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Developmental Disabilities
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Telemedicine
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Therapies, Investigational
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
J Paediatr Child Health
Journal subject:
Pediatrics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jpc.15224
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