Addressing concerns and adapting psychological techniques for videoconsultations: a practical guide

IF 1.2 4区心理学 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY

Clinical Psychologist Pub Date : 2021-05-20 DOI:10.1080/13284207.2021.1916904

H. Haydon, Anthony C. Smith, C. Snoswell, E. Thomas, L. Caffery

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Abstract

Objective: The 2020 coronavirus pandemic required many psychologists to rapidly transition to telehealth services to reduce virus exposure. Telepsychology services expanded quickly in Australia. This article seeks to provide simple and practical recommendations for clinicians who are changing their practice.Method: A narrative literature review focusing on psychologists’ concerns regarding telehealth-facilitated psychology or telepsychology was undertaken.Results: Research literature and guidelines from peak professional bodies such as The Australian Psychological Society and the American Psychological Association, inform two sections of the article: Common Concerns about Videoconsultations and; Practical Considerations for Effective Videoconsultations. Telepsychology, has numerous benefits, especially during emergency situations. However, concerns regarding efficacy, therapeutic alliance, and the digital divide have contributed to psychologists’ unwillingness to use telepsychology. Evidence suggests that efficacy and therapeutic alliance is comparable between telepsychology and in-person services. Simple evidence-based adjustments to therapeutic practice can optimise videoconsultations and increase the effectiveness of telepsychology. Despite the rapid change to videoconsultations, evidence suggests that Australian psychologists need not be concerned about clinical efficacy or therapeutic alliance related to telepsychology. However, it is acknowledged that transitioning to telehealth models of care is disruptive.Conclusion: This paper can assist clinicians in selecting appropriate clients for telepsychology, increase effectiveness and mitigate risks.

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解决问题和适应心理技术的视频咨询:实用指南

目的:2020年冠状病毒大流行要求许多心理学家迅速过渡到远程医疗服务，以减少病毒暴露。远程心理学服务在澳大利亚迅速发展。本文旨在为正在改变其实践的临床医生提供简单实用的建议。方法:对心理学家对远程医疗促进心理或远程心理的关注进行叙述性文献综述。结果:来自澳大利亚心理学会和美国心理协会等顶级专业机构的研究文献和指南，为文章的两个部分提供了信息:关于视频咨询的常见问题和;有效视频咨询的实际考虑。远程心理学有很多好处，特别是在紧急情况下。然而，对疗效、治疗联盟和数字鸿沟的担忧导致心理学家不愿意使用远程心理学。有证据表明，远程心理治疗和面对面服务的疗效和治疗联盟是相当的。简单的循证调整治疗实践可以优化视频咨询和提高远程心理学的有效性。尽管视频咨询日新月异，但有证据表明，澳大利亚心理学家无需担心与远程心理学相关的临床疗效或治疗联盟。然而，人们认识到，向远程保健模式过渡是具有破坏性的。结论:本文可以帮助临床医生选择合适的远程心理治疗对象，提高治疗效果，降低风险。

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Clinical Psychologist PSYCHOLOGY-

CiteScore

2.80

自引率

6.70%

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审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Psychologist is the journal of the Australian Psychological Society’s College of Clinical Psychologists. The journal is international in scope, with an aim to keep abreast of local and international developments in the field of clinical psychology. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles across a range of topics of broad general relevance to clinical psychologists working in clinical and health settings, including assessment and treatment of psychopathology, and issues relevant to training in clinical psychology. An important aim of Clinical Psychologist is to bridge the gap between clinical research and clinical practice by ensuring timely dissemination of high quality peer-reviewed articles. Clinical Psychologist publishes state of the art reviews, research papers, brief reports, and clinical case studies. The journal occasionally publishes special issues, guest edited by specialists, devoted to a single topic.