These innovative studies are focused on examining the utility and effectiveness of occupation-based tele-rehabilitation interventions to improve functioning and quality of life of children and adults. These telerehabilitation programs deliver home-based services intervention needed to promote participation and reintegration in the community beyond the acute stage.
Telerehabilitation from evidence to practice
Research work carried out on the subject
Dr. Aviva Beit Yosef
The Utility of a Telerehabilitation Service to Improve the Function, Participation and Quality of Life of Acquired Brain Injury Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Dr. Talia Maeir
The Efficacy of a Combined Model of Remote Interventions for Adults with Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
Patina al-Khalila
Feasibility and Effectiveness of Remote Rehabilitation Service for Improving Functioning and Participation in People After a Stroke or Orthopedic Injuries: Focus Groups and Case Description (Submitted by Patina al-Khalila under the direction of Dr. Yafit Gilboa, April 2017).
Shira Shenkar
Feasibility of an occupation-based remote rehabilitation service to improve the function, participation and quality of life of people after a stroke: a pioneering study. (Submitted by Shira Shenkar under the direction of Dr. Yafit Gilboa and Ms. Aviva Beit Yosef)
Rina Ben-Avraham
Feasibility and Efficacy of Mobile Cognitive Control Training on Resilience in IDF Soldiers during Combat Training. (Presented by Rina Ben-Avraham’ Advised by Dr. Mor Nahum and Dr. Yafit Gilboa, March 2020).
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Mariana Zaharn
Efficacy of intervention based on remote occupation to promote functioning, participation and quality of life of children and youth after an acquired head injury - a series of case studies (submitted by Mariana Zahran under the guidance of Dr. Yafit Gilboa, February 2019).
Poster
Afik Hova
Combined Model of Online Remote Interventions for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: a pilot study
Tehila Almog
Perceptions of occupational therapists about telehealth: A cross-sectional survey
Stav Ben-Zagmi
Occupation Based Teleintervention for Children Aged 5-8 with Neurodevelopmental Disorders – A Pilot Study.
LinkSelected publications for example
Maeir, T., Makranz, C., Peretz, T., , Odem, E., Tsabari, S., Nahum, M*.,
Gilboa, Y. (2023). Cognitive Retraining and Functional Treatment (CRAFT) for adults with cancer-related cognitive impairment: A preliminary efficacy study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 (152)
LinkBeit Yosef, A., Maeir, T., Khalailh, F., &
Gilboa, Y. (2022). Perceived feasibility of an occupation-based telerehabilitation intervention for older adults with chronic health conditions in Israel. Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, DOI: 10.1177/15691861221080311.
LinkAlmog, T., &
Gilboa, Y. (2022). Remote Delivery of Service: A Survey of Occupational Therapists’ Perceptions. Rehabilitation Process and Outcome, 11.
LinkBeit Yosef, A., Jacobs, J. M., Shames, J., Schwartz, I., &
Gilboa, Y. (2022). A Performance-Based Teleintervention for Adults in the Chronic Stage after Acquired Brain Injury: An Exploratory Pilot Randomized Controlled Crossover Study. Brain Sciences, 12(2), 213.
LinkMaeir T , Nahum M , Hoba A , Makranz C , Peretz T , &
Gilboa Y. (2020). The feasibility of a combined model of online interventions for adults with cancer related cognitive impairment. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 80(11):660-667
LinkSteinhart S , Raz-Silbiger S , Beeri M ,
Gilboa Y. (2020). Occupation Based Telerehabilitation Intervention for Adolescents with Myelomeningocele: A Pilot Study. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.
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Gilboa, Y., Maeir, T ., Karni, S ., Eisenberg, M. E., Liebergall, M., Schwartz, I ., & Kaufman, Y. (2019). Effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation intervention to improve performance and reduce morbidity for people post hip fracture-study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics, 19(1), 135.
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Beit Yosef, A., Jacobs, J., Shenkar, S., Shames, J., Schwartz, I., Doryon,Y., Naveh, Y., Khalailh, F., Berrous, S.,
Gilboa Y. (2019). Activity performance, participation and quality of life among adults in the chronic stage after acquired brain injury- The feasibility of an occupation-based telerehabilitation intervention. Frontiers in Neurology, 10:1247
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Gilboa, Y., Steinhart, S., & Raz-Silbiger, S. (2018). Effectiveness of telerehabilitation intervention to improve activity, participation and quality of life in adolescents and young adults with spina bifida-A pilot study. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 61, e318.
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