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Exclusions were: prior injury\/diagnoses that impacted functional level, life expectancy of less than six months, or safety concerns. Outcomes were within one week prior to initiation and within one week after completion of telerehabilitation sessions. Video call sessions were completed 1\u20132 times a week for 12 weeks. Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and\/or speech therapy were provided. Analyses involved descriptive statistics; qualitative comments were aggregated and analyzed for broader themes. 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Exit interview data revealed an emerging theme: while in-person therapy was preferred, telerehabilitation was an important resource for those without access to in-person therapy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Our study adds to the growing data on the practice of telerehabilitation for survivors of stroke. 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