A Review of the Efficacy and Effectiveness of Using Telehealth for Paediatric Speech and Language Assessment

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

Taylor, O. D., Armfield, N. R., et al. (2014).

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 20(7), 405-412.

This review compares the validity and reliability of speech and language assessments conducted via telehealth to the face-to-face speech and langauge evaluations in children, 16 years and younger.

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January 2004-July 2014

Published, peer-reviewed studies (not further specified)

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<div>Limited evidence supported the validity and reliability of speech and language assessment via telehealth,&nbsp; however, this evidence is not yet sufficient to influence clinical practice or policy development.</div>