The ratio of occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) to those who need occupational therapy (OT) services in the Philippines is one in every 30,000 (Delos Reyes, 2018). The country is composed of regions, some of which do not have OTPs while 55.12% are in the National Capital Region (NCR) (PAOT, 2017). Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, OT practice began to utilize telehealth as a service model (Delos Reyes et al., 2021). Telehealth allowed Filipino OTPs to reach clients, primarily children with developmental disorders, in their homes. However, Longo et al. (2020) posits that many parents do not feel prepared and motivated to participate actively in the rehabilitation of their children with disabilities. Typically, parents have not participated in therapy activities with their children, which is needed in telehealth (Eguia & Capio, 2022). Agaton and Cueto (2021) wrote training programs for parents should be provided on effective learning at home, dealing with child’s behavior, and technical support for online learning in order for them to have the same readiness. There is a need to explore the effectiveness of a program called Therahan in the Philippines to increase the family participation and satisfaction in the use of telehealth for OT services.
Tirahan is a Filipino word for place of living. Before proceeding to telehealth sessions, all parents, guardians, grandparents, and carepartners of children with special needs will participate in a hybrid e-helper training program called Therahan which offers asynchronous sessions through printed or digital self-learning modules. These modules contain evidence-based information, steps, and practical tips on technical support, environmental modification, and behavioral management that are useful for telehealth, as well as synchronous sessions for coaching and guidance in applying gained knowledge and developing skills needed for effective telehealth services.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/48760 |
| Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Creators | Mendoza, Maria Regina M. |
| Contributors | Jacobs, Karen |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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