TELEREHABILITATION IN CANADA Dr. Dahlia Kairy Associate Professor Université de Montréal, Canada dahlia.kairy@umontreal.ca Dr. Dahlia Kairy is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal. She has been publishing research examining Telemedicine and Telerehabilitation since 2008. In 2009, she was first author on an extensively cited review of telerehabilitation. Her team is currently examining…
TELEREHABILITATION IN ITALY Dott Rocco Salvatore Calabrò, MD, PhD Neurologist and researcher IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, Italy roccos.calabro@irccsme.it Dr. Rocco Calabrò is neurologist and researcher at the IRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo. Would you say a few words about your background, your work place? I am a neurologist, with a PhD in Psychiatric…
TELEREHABILITATION IN DENMARK Bodil Bæksted Jørgensen, MSc Physiotherapist Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark bodijoer@rm.dk Bodil Bæksted Jørgensen does currently a PhD where she examines telerehabilitation for elderly patients. Iris Brunner interviewed her on June 4, 2020. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am a physiotherapist at Aarhus University Hospital, responsible…
We are pleased to announce the release of the 18th issue of our newsletter: ISVR Newsletter issue 18 In this issue:
Clinical Profile: John Torous, M.D. Director of the Digital Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, Massecuites, USA https://www.digitalpsych.org/ Where is your clinic / research institution located? The Division of Digital Psychiatry is located in the department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massecuites, United…
Research Profile: Michael Gaebler, PhD, post doc researcher MPI for Human Cognitive & Brain Sciences Leipzig, Magdeburg, Berlin http://www.vreha-project.com/ Where is your clinic / research institution located? The project “Virtual worlds for digital diagnostics and cognitive rehabilitation” (VReha) is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It comprises scientific (MPI Human…
Study Profile: Naomi Gefen Occupational Therapist ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel naomi@alyn.org Naomi Gefen is an occupational therapist and the Deputy Director General of ALYN Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem, Israel. Naomi has 27 years of experience in assistive technology and medical devices. She holds a BA and MSc in Occupational Therapy…
Clinical Profile: Hilla Boral, BOT, MSc Ed Director of PELE Center ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel hilla@alyn.org Assistive technology (AT) is defined as “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is commonly used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.”…
Clinical Profile : Simon H Schless PhD, Director of Motion Laboratory ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel shschless@alyn.org Where is your clinic/research institution located? The Movement Analysis and Biofeedback laboratory is located in the ALYN Hospital Pediatric and Adolescent Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem. ALYN Hospital specializes in pediatric rehabilitation, treating a broad spectrum of common and…
Clinical Profile: Osnat Arbel, BOT, MS Ed. Director of Occupational Therapy ALYN Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel oarbel@alyn.org Virtual reality (VR) is a unique tool used for assessment and intervention in pediatric rehabilitation that is motivating, fun and challenging, and can be tailored to the individual’s needs and abilities. VR technology enables people with disabilities to…