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Telematic intervention in occupational therapy for people with Alzheimer

Abstract

Introduction

Due to the new challenges and current life circumstances, we are faced with the need to innovate new interventions that can be carried out electronically. Occupational Therapy, either face-to-face or at a distance through information and communication technologies, can offer services to all those who are in isolation or a location without free sources.

Objective

The purpose of this study is to identify interventional strategies that can be carried out telematically with people suffering from Alzheimer's and their families from Occupational Therapy.

Method

A bibliographic search was performed in the Scopus databases and Google academic, in which publications such as guides and articles were included.

Results

Four areas of telematics practice of occupational therapy for people suffering from Alzheimer and their families are highlighted: Intervention in occupational routines, advice on technologies and support products, advice on stimulation exercises, and advice on motor exercises.

Conclusion

From occupational therapy, a telematics approach can be performed for people suffering from Alzheimer's, but more scientific studies are needed to demonstrate this.

Keywords:
Telemedicine; Occupational Therapy; Alzheimer Disease

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