Thank you for joining us for the 1st
Virtual State of the Science Conference held November 17-20, 2008.
Co-directors: David M. Brienza, PhD and Michael McCue, PhD
The University of Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Telerehabilitation invites you to participate in our Virtual State of the Science Conference that will take place November 17-20, 2008. Please join us on the World Wide Web (WWW) each day for live, interactive sessions on current issues related to telerehabilitation. Because this conference will be held entirely on the WWW, you can participate from your own location via your computer and web browser! This is a free event and CEUs are available.
The International Journal of Telerehabilitation (IJT)
Special Prepublication Issue
This special prepublication issue contains draft White Papers for the RERC on Telerehabilitation’s Virtual State of the Science Conference, Nov. 17- Nov. 20, 2008 at the University of Pittsburgh. The White Papers can be accessed at: http://telerehab.pitt.edu
Blog
We are anticipating some great dialogue in our sessions, so we’ve created this blog to help continue discussion after the sessions have ended. Our presenters and expert panelists will be checking in here and responding periodically throughout the week.
http://rerctelerehabilitationsos.wordpress.com/
Audience
All health and rehabilitation professionals, industry partners, government agencies and consumers with disabilities are strongly encouraged to attend.
Location and Registration:
This is a virtual conference and will take place on the WWW. While there is no registration fee, participant registration is required. Please register at: http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/cms/School/websubmissions.asp?ekfrm=724
Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) have been applied for from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). CEUs are being offered at no cost to participants.
Schedule
Pre-Conference
November 10-14, 2008
1-4:00pm EST
Live interactive technology practice session(s) for participants.
Test your system at this link: http://pitt.na3.acrobat.com/sospreview/
Conference
November 17, 2008 1-4:00pm EST
Links:
Adobe Connect Recording Location: http://pitt.na3.acrobat.com/p85426544
Telerehabilitation: State of the Art from an Informatics Perspective
Presenters:
- Bambang Parmanto, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Health Information Management
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
- Andi Saptono, MS
Graduate Student Researcher
Department of Health Information Management
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
Expert Panelists:
- David Brennan, MBE
Senior Research Engineer
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Center for Applied Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Research
- Sajeesh Kumar, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Information Management
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
Formerly of the Centre of Excellence in e-Medicine, University of Western Australia
November 18, 2008 1-4:00pm EST
Telerehabilitation Clinical and Vocational Applications: Research, Opportunities, and Challenges
Presenters:
- Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L ATP
Instructor and Director of Continuing Education
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
- Richard M. Schein, MS
Graduate Student Researcher
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
- Michael McCue, PhD
Vice Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Director, Rehabilitation Counseling Program
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
- Kendra Betz, MSPT, ATP
SCI Clinical Specialist
Veterans Health Administration
Expert Panelists:
- Suzanne Paone, MBA
Associate Director UPMC eHealth Initiatives
- Paul Wehman, PhD
Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Chairman of the Division of Rehabilitation Research
Virginia Commonwealth University
- Steven M. Dahling, ATS
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
November 19, 2008 1-4:00pm EST
Telerehabilitation Technologies: Accessibility and Usability
Presenters:
- Michael Pramuka, PhD, CRC
Assistant Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
- Linda van Roosmalen, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
Expert Panelists:
- Philip D. Girard, MS
Manager, Office of Telemedicine
Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
- Patricia B. Campbell, MEd, CRC, LPC
Private Practice
- Jack M. Winters, Ph.D.
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Marquette University
- Greg Traynor, MS, CRC
Private Practice
Consultant, Rehabilitation Counselor
- Onny Chattergee
User Research Specialist
Daedalus Excel
November 20, 2008 1-4:00pm EST
Telerehabilitation: Policy Research Tools and Policy Issues
Presenters:
- Katherine D. Seelman, PhD
Associate Dean for Disability Programs & Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
University of Pittsburgh, SHRS
- Linda M. Hartman, MLS
Reference Librarian
University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System
Expert Panelists:
- Alexandra Enders, OTR
Senior Research Associate
University of Montana Research and Training Center on Rural Rehabilitation
- Dena S. Puskin, ScD
Director, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. DHHS
- Peter Thomas, JD
Powers Pyler Sutter & Verville PC
- Cynthia Waddell, JD
Executive Director, International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI)
Consultant, International Telecommunications Union
- Lawrence Wechsler, MD
Vice President for Telemedicine
Director, UPMC Stroke Institute
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
This conference is supported by
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Grant # H133E040012
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/index.html
The RERC on Telerehabilitation
The RERC on Telerehabilitation serves people with disabilities by researching and developing methods, systems and technology that support remote delivery of rehabilitation and home health services for people who have limited local access to comprehensive medical rehabilitation outpatient and community-based services.
http://www.rerctr.pitt.edu
University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/rst
FAQ
Q: Is registration required to attend?
A: Yes, please register at: http://www.sos.telerehabnet.org
Q: What will registering provide?
A: Registering will allow you to:
- Access to white papers prior to the conference
- Participate in pre-conference practice sessions to ensure that you are able to connect and access the presentations and interact from the start
- Participate in any conference activity, including: White paper presentations, expert panel discussions, virtual round table discussions, virtual tours and other activities to be determined. You will be able to see, listen and communicate with participants from around the world.
Q: How will I interact with presenters and other participants in the discussions?
A: Full participation is possible because all of our sessions will be live webcasts. Through your web browser you will be able to see, listen and talk to the presenters and other participants in our virtual conference rooms. Synchronous and asynchronous communication is possible via web cameras, chat rooms and discussion boards.
Q: What are the technical requirements for participation?
A: We will be using Adobe Connect to facilitate the conference sessions. To participate, you will need a computer with access to the Internet (minimum bandwidth is 56kb/sec) and output (speakers). Additional requirements include:
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 98 SE, 2000, XP, Windows Vista(tm) Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5
- Netscape Navigator 7.1
- AOL 9
- Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher
Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
- Safari 1.1 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5
Linux
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5
- Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher
Solaris
- Mozilla 1.7
- Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher
