[The COVID-19 Pandemic as an Opportunity for Teletherapy? - A Survey of non-medical therapy professionals in the health sector].

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was to investigate the use of teletherapy during the corona pandemic by three non-medical therapy professionals in the health sector.

METHOD: As part of a questionnaire-based online survey, 282 participants from the field of ergotherapy, physiotherapy and speech therapy were asked about usage behavior, challenges, potentials, and general conditions of teletherapy.

RESULTS

Especially ergo and speech therapists used teletherapy during the corona pandemic. From their point of view, teletherapy also had a potential to be used as an alternative form of therapy, regardless of the coronavirus pandemic, adding that there was a great need for further assistance and training in the field of teletherapy.

CONCLUSION

To implement this form of therapy on a long-term basis, in addition to technical requirements and training opportunities, accounting formalities need to be clarified.