Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques: A therapists' Attitudes Survey

Jonathan G. Shalom; Roee Israel; Nira Shalom

doi:10.3233/978-1-61499-595-1-69

Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques: A therapists' Attitudes Survey

Jonathan G. Shalom, Roee Israel, Nira Shalom

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Abstract

Therapists' attitudes towards the use of computerized therapies have been the focus of numerous studies. Nevertheless, little is known about therapists' perception of a combined model that uses computerized methods as adjuncts to face-to-face (FTF) therapy. Current study surveyed 87 Israeli therapists' attitudes towards such combined model. Results show that more than half of therapists find it as potentially more effective than regular therapy, better for providing feedback and maintaining continuity of care. More than a third of the therapists found it may elicit better patient satisfaction and engagement. With respect to different modalities, therapists indicated that e-mail correspondence are better suited for combining with FTF treatments. Theoretical orientation had little effect on practitioners' attitudes. Finally, more than half of the therapists showed willingness to undergo training for a combined model. Compared to previously researched computerized interventions, current study indicates more positive attitudes and acceptability among therapists towards an integrative model.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 2015
Subtitle of host publication	Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Medical Simulation and Experiential Interface
Editors	Brenda K. Wiederhold, Giuseppe Riva, Giuseppe Riva, Mark D. Wiederhold, Brenda K. Wiederhold
Publisher	IOS Press
Pages	69-74
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781614995944
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-595-1-69
State	Published - 2015
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume	219
ISSN (Print)	0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)	1879-8365

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Keywords

Computerized therapy
Cyber therapy
Self-help application

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Biomedical Engineering
Health Informatics
Health Information Management

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Shalom, J. G., Israel, R., & Shalom, N. (2015). Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques: A therapists' Attitudes Survey. In B. K. Wiederhold, G. Riva, G. Riva, M. D. Wiederhold, & B. K. Wiederhold (Eds.), Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 2015: Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Medical Simulation and Experiential Interface (pp. 69-74). (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; Vol. 219). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-595-1-69

Shalom, Jonathan G. ; Israel, Roee ; Shalom, Nira. / Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques : A therapists' Attitudes Survey. Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 2015: Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Medical Simulation and Experiential Interface. editor / Brenda K. Wiederhold ; Giuseppe Riva ; Giuseppe Riva ; Mark D. Wiederhold ; Brenda K. Wiederhold. IOS Press, 2015. pp. 69-74 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics).

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Shalom, JG, Israel, R & Shalom, N 2015, Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques: A therapists' Attitudes Survey. in BK Wiederhold, G Riva, G Riva, MD Wiederhold & BK Wiederhold (eds), Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 2015: Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Medical Simulation and Experiential Interface. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, vol. 219, IOS Press, pp. 69-74. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-61499-595-1-69

Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques: A therapists' Attitudes Survey. / Shalom, Jonathan G.; Israel, Roee; Shalom, Nira.
Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 2015: Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Medical Simulation and Experiential Interface. ed. / Brenda K. Wiederhold; Giuseppe Riva; Giuseppe Riva; Mark D. Wiederhold; Brenda K. Wiederhold. IOS Press, 2015. p. 69-74 (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics; Vol. 219).

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Shalom JG, Israel R, Shalom N. Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques: A therapists' Attitudes Survey. In Wiederhold BK, Riva G, Riva G, Wiederhold MD, Wiederhold BK, editors, Annual Review of Cybertherapy and Telemedicine 2015: Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Medical Simulation and Experiential Interface. IOS Press. 2015. p. 69-74. (Studies in Health Technology and Informatics). doi: 10.3233/978-1-61499-595-1-69

Combining Face-to-face Therapy with Computerized Techniques: A therapists' Attitudes Survey

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