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Session Proposal

Health Policy and Systems/Sistemas y políticas de salud

Safe at a Distance: Advancing Safety Standards in Interdisciplinary Telerehabilitation

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM PT
Location: 107 & 108
Ideal Audience:Administrators, Physicians, Researchers, Residents/Fellows, Medical Students
Brief Session Description : Organized by the Canadian Telerehab Community of Practice, this 60-minute interprofessional and interactive session will explore the evolving understanding of safety in telerehabilitation, drawing on recently completed studies and ongoing projects at Toronto Rehab – University Health Network, Canada. The session will blend research findings with clinical insights and practical tools to equip participants with confidence and skills in providing safe, effective virtual care in their practice. It will include knowledge translation, audience participation, and panel discussion on best practices and decision-making related to telerehab safety.

COI
Unless noted below there are none. 
Mark T. Bayley, MD, FRCPC – Disclosed government and CIHR research funding
Meiqi Guo, MD, MSc – Disclosed university research funding (tele-rehabilitation)
McKyla McIntyre, MD – Disclosed grant funding and educational leadership role (UNH-AMO, NepaLabi)

Session Objectives:

  • 1. To examine real-world data on adverse events in telerehabilitation and compare safety profiles between virtual and in-person care. 2. To discuss provider- and patient-reported safety concerns, including non-physical harms, and their implications for clinical practice. 3. Apply evidence-based strategies and tools into telerehabilitation workflows to optimize patient and provider safety and well-being.
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