This capstone provides an in-depth exploration of telehealth in the practice of occupational therapy with the adult stroke population. Telehealth is a growing service delivery model with immediate applications to practice. Research demonstrates the complexity of incorporating telehealth into occupational therapy with the adult stroke population as a service delivery model. A review of current evidence-based occupational therapy practice using telehealth is included. This evidence was incorporated into a continuing education program. This program was presented to an outpatient practice manager and an outpatient occupational therapy. The program proposal withing this capstone includes a continuing education course curriculum on telehealth in occupational therapy practice with adults who have experienced a stroke. A complete student-centered syllabus is provided in the program proposal. Topics to be covered will include the history of telehealth, telehealth technologies, service delivery models, current telehealth applications in occupational therapy, potential areas of application, ethical considerations, practitioner qualifications, funding and reimbursement, legal and regulatory considerations legislation, and advocacy.
