In addition, research is needed that compares the childoutcomes of EI sessions delivered via telehealth to thosedelivered in person or through a hybrid delivery model (i.e.,some services provided in-person and some servicesprovided through telehealth). Data from this type ofresearch may provide the evidence supporting theeffectiveness of telehealth. This finding, in turn, may helpchange providers’ and families’ willingness to try it.

Telehealth increased in use significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, however there are challenges with this service. What is the most likely to impact the success of telehealth for individuals and their care?Question 2Select one:a.Accessibility of telehealthb.Individuals digital health literacyc.Number of doctors available to use telehealthd.Cost of telehealthClear my choice

features and functionalities should the telemedicine interface

Access to the internet has steadily increased over thepast decade (Meadan & Daczewitz, 2015), with 78.50% offamilies reporting that they have access to the internet withspeeds fast enough to use video conferencing services.Increased access to the internet makes the use oftelehealth, the delivery of health services via internet andvideo conferencing technology, a more viable and cost-effective service-delivery option for EI services (Little et al.,2018). A growing body of research examining the use oftelehealth has demonstrated that this method of servicedelivery is a viable option for EI, either by itself or incombination with in-person visits (Baggett, et al., 2010;Cason, 2011; Little, Wallisch, Pope, & Dunn, 2018).Many young children who have developmental delaysor disabilities fail to receive EI services. This is particularlyapplicable to families who live in rural areas; these familiesare at increased risk of not receiving EI services and/or maynot have access to appropriate specialists (Adams, & Tapia,2013; Baharav & Reiser, 2010; Cason, 2011; Rosenberg,Zhang, & Robinson, 2008; Vismara, Young & Rogers,2012).Telehealth is also a way to overcome barriers faced byproviders. Providers may find it difficult to deliver in-persontherapy due to scheduling difficulties, illness, and/orchallenging weather conditions.Importantly, telehealth both necessitates and supportsthe use of family coaching strategies (Stredler-Brown,2017). These strategies have been shown to increase familyengagement and empowerment as families learn to applywhat they have learned to their daily routines (Baharav &Reiser, 2010; Cason, 2011; Vismara et al., 2012).According to several research studies conducted with youngchildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder, telehealth results inmore active family engagement (Baggett, et al., 2010;Baharv & Reiser, 2010; Ingersoll, Straiton, Casagrande, &Pickard, 2016; Meadan & Daczewitz, 2015; Vismara et al.,2012), resulting in high levels of parent empowerment andself-efficacy, as well as positive child outcomes (Little et al.,2018; Vismara et al., 2012; Wainer & Ingersoll, 2015).According to Wainer and Ingersoll (2015), parents indicatedthat services delivered via telehealth were “acceptable,useable, and effective

Explain strategies which can ensure equitable access to telemedicine services for patients in remote areas with limited internet access?

Discuss how do patients perceive and interact with telemedicine platforms, and what cognitive factors impact their acceptance and adoption of virtual healthcare services