Feasibility of computerized psychological testing with psychiatric outpatients

Spinhoven, Philip; Labbé,; Rombouts, R.

doi:10.1002/1097-4679(199305)49:3<440::aid-jclp2270490320>3.0.co;2-s

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“…This corresponds to the findings of Spinhoven et al. (16) who saw a significant correlation between computer attitude and `relaxation during computerized assessment'. Less positive computer attitude seems to result in biased findings in computerized assessment of attention, and particularly so in patients with depressive disorders.…”

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Bias in computerized neuropsychological assessment of depressive disorders caused by computer attitude

Weber

Fritze

Schneider

et al. 2002

Acta Psychiatr Scand

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“…Spinhoven et al. (16) have investigated the feasibility of computerized psychological examination in psychiatric out‐patients. Fifty‐four per cent of the initially selected patients refused the examination.…”

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Bias in computerized neuropsychological assessment of depressive disorders caused by computer attitude

Weber

Fritze

Schneider

et al. 2002

Acta Psychiatr Scand

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“…The number of older patients with computer experience will increase in coming decades. Education level, previous experience with computers, and attitudes toward computers are related to successful patient-computer interaction [11]. Although most participants in our study had no previous computer experience patients generally had favorable attitudes toward computers.…”

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Computer-assisted assessment of depression and function in older primary care patients

Kurt

Bogner

Straton

et al. 2004

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine

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We wanted to test the psychometric reliability and validity of self-reported information on psychological and functional status gathered by computer in a sample of primary care outpatients. Persons aged 65 years and older visiting a primary care medical practice in Baltimore (n=240) were approached. Complete baseline data were obtained for 54 patients and 34 patients completed 1-week retest follow-up. Standard instruments were administered by computer and also given as paper and pencil tests. Test-retest reliability estimates were calculated and comparisons across mode of administration were made. Separately, an interviewer administered a questionnaire to gauge patient attitudes and feelings after using the computer. Most participants (72%) reported no previous computer use. Nevertheless, inter-method reliability of the GDS15 at baseline (0.719, n=47), intra-method reliability of the computer in time (0.797, n=31), inter-method reliability of the CESDR20 at baseline (0.740, n=53), and the correlation between the CESDR20 computer version at baseline and follow-up (0.849, n=34) were all excellent. The inter-method reliability of the CESDR20 at follow-up (0.615, n=37) was lower but still acceptable. Although 28% were anxious prior to using the computer testing system, that percent decreased to 19% while using the system. The efficiency and reliability in comparison to the paper instruments were good or better. Even though most participants had not ever used a computer prior to participating in the study, they had generally favorable attitudes toward the use of computers, and also reported having favorable experience with the computer testing system.

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“…Information technology has the potential to enable people with severe mental health problems to acquire relevant information and to support them in coping independently by giving them an opportunity to access personalized services at any time (Rotondi et al 2005). Mental health problems as such have not been a barrier to computer use, and patients themselves have positive attitudes toward web use (Spinhoven et al 1993, Podil et al 2000). The Internet may be particularly useful to those who are isolated or lonely, because information received via the Internet has decreased loneliness and depression (Shaw & Grant 2002).…”

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Usability evaluation of a web‐based patient information system for individuals with severe mental health problems

Kuosmanen

Jakobsson

Hyttinen

et al. 2010

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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K O I V U N E N M . & V Ä L I M Ä K I M . M . (2010) Usability evaluation of a web-based patient information system for individuals with severe mental health problems. AbstractAim. This paper is a report of a study conducted to compare service users', nursing students' and Registered Nurses' evaluations of the usability of a patient education website intended for individuals with severe mental health problems. Background. There is an obvious need for reliable mental health information on the Internet. When evaluating the usability of Internet-based patient education methods, the opinions of all parties need to be ascertained.Methods. An explorative descriptive design was used. Twenty-one service users, 20 nursing students and 35 Registered Nurses were recruited for the study in 2003 and 2004. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire on the content, structure and visual appearance of the website. Results. Service users had positive attitudes towards computer and Internet use but they needed support when using the computer and Internet. According to the evaluations, the content, structure and visual appearance of the website were good and it could be adopted for clinical practise after minor revisions. There were some differences in the evaluations between participant groups. Nurses were the most critical group, and the service user group was the most satisfied, although they were less experienced with using both computers and the Internet. Conclusion. It is especially important to include service users' evaluations at the early stages of the development process of Web-based patient education systems. It is possible to produce an information technology-based patient education system for individuals with severe mental health problems. Nurses working in psychiatric services need to pay more attention to supporting service users in computer and Internet use.

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Feasibility of computerized psychological testing with psychiatric outpatients

Cited by 20 publications

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Bias in computerized neuropsychological assessment of depressive disorders caused by computer attitude

Bias in computerized neuropsychological assessment of depressive disorders caused by computer attitude

Computer-assisted assessment of depression and function in older primary care patients

Usability evaluation of a web‐based patient information system for individuals with severe mental health problems

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