Telerehabilitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors

  • Gharib, Masoud Orthopedic Reshearch Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
  • Rahmani, Nahid Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:

After the appearance of COVID-19, the clinical and professional activities of private clinics and public health systems were challenged. Tele rehabilitation system is required to provide rehabilitation services during the COVID 19 pandemic. Tele-rehabilitation services are available for many years, for which necessary infrastructure, laws, and instructions have been considered, but in Iran, there are no regulations or instructions for telerehabilitation services. Professional associations and boards can play an important role in drafting these rules. The COVID-19 can be a good opportunity to start telerehabilitation in Iran.

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