Forensic Assessment via Videoconferencing: Issues and Practice Considerations

Adjorlolo, Samuel; Chan, Heng Choon

doi:10.1080/15228932.2015.1015363

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“…All included studies examined video conferencing technology, which is a two-way interactive video and audio communication system. However, despite using the same technology, these studies did differ in the goal and target group: their focus ranged from, for example, video conferencing in forensic mental health in general ( 54 , 57 , 63 , 64 , 67 ) to specific target groups, for example, substance abusing patients ( 58 ), inmates with psychiatric problems ( 56 , 59 , 62 , 68 ), or both schizophrenic patient and family ( 52 , 53 ).…”

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“…Not many of the included studies discussed the development of their interventions. The ones who did discuss it pointed out the importance of iterative development with continuous evaluation cycles ( 37 , 53 , 59 ) and the incorporation of opinions, preferences, and characteristics of people ( 37 , 54 , 57 , 71 , 81 , 82 ). This is in line with recent insights into eHealth development, which state that a good development process requires iterative, evidence-based strategies that acknowledge the complex interrelations between people, technology, and the health-care context ( 85 , 86 ).…”

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eHealth in Treatment of Offenders in Forensic Mental Health: A Review of the Current State

Bouman²,

et al. 2018

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BackgroundTreatment of offenders in forensic mental health is complex. Often, these in- or outpatients have low treatment motivation, suffer from multiple disorders, and have poor literacy skills. eHealth may be able to improve treatment outcomes because of its potential to increase motivation and engagement, and it can overcome the predominant one-size-fits-all approach by being tailored to individual patients.ObjectiveTo examine its potential, this systematic review studies the way that eHealth has been used and studied in forensic mental health and identifies accompanying advantages and disadvantages for both patients and treatment, including effectiveness.MethodsA systematic search in Scopus, PsycINFO, and Web of Science was performed up until December 2017. Studies were included if they focused on technological interventions to improve the treatment of forensic psychiatric patients.ResultsThe search resulted in 50 studies in which eHealth was used for treatment purposes. Multiple types of studies and technologies were identified, such as virtual reality, web-based interventions, and videoconferencing. The results confirmed the benefits of technology, for example, the acquisition of unique information about offenders, effectiveness, and tailoring to specific characteristics, but indicated that these are not fully taken advantage of.DiscussionTo overcome the barriers and obtain the benefits, eHealth has to have a good fit with patients and the forensic psychiatric context. It has to be seamlessly integrated in existing care and should not be added as an isolated element. To bridge the gap between the current situation and eHealth’s potential, further research on development, implementation, and evaluation should be conducted.

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eHealth in Treatment of Offenders in Forensic Mental Health: A Review of the Current State

Bouman²,

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“…Some have offered guidance on conducting forensic evaluations using technology. Adjorlolo and Chan (2015) suggested that forensic evaluation reports conducted over telehealth platforms should include an explanation as to why telehealth was selected to complete the evaluation; the technology specifics of the evaluation set-up and how this may influence the evaluation; a discussion of how the information will be protected and stored; and how confidentiality is maintained. They also suggested the evaluator should include a statement regarding whether the use of telehealth negatively impacted the information collected.…”

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The Use of Videoconferencing in Forensic Evaluations: Moving Forward in Times of COVID-19

Mulay

Gottfried

Mullis

et al. 2021

Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that leads to the disease COVID-19, has resulted in significant challenges for the medical and psychiatric communities. Much like other clinicians during this global pandemic, forensic evaluators have been faced with the difficult task of continuing their clinical work, while helping to maintain the safety of their examinees, support staff, correctional personnel, and themselves. As such, the implementation of telehealth appears to be a viable alternative to in-person evaluations, but questions regarding the fidelity of these forensic evaluations remain at the forefront. The goal of this paper is to examine data relevant to conducting forensic evaluations using telehealth platforms. We offer both pros and cons of using telehealth videoconferencing to conduct forensic evaluations, so that the forensic evaluator may make an informed decision regarding whether they plan to utilize this technology. Additionally, we discuss considerations for training in the delivery of telehealth services. This paper concludes with a discussion of areas for future research, such as the examination of modifications practitioners have made to their practice and the reliability of forensic opinions conducted over telehealth. We end by suggesting telehealth is the path forward for forensic evaluation, regardless of public health status.

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“…In those services where prison in-reach clinics were no longer being permitted, arrangements were in place for the correctional services to contact the mental health team lead on emergency basis usually via telephone. The role of tele-psychiatry as a viable service option in African settings has been highlighted in previous research ( Adjorlolo & Chan, 2015 ; Mars et al., 2012 ) but the extent to which this has been adopted given the current crisis remains to be seen.…”

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Forensic mental health service implications of COVID-19 infection in Nigeria

Ogunwale

Majekodunmi

Ajayi

et al. 2020

Forensic Science International: Mind and Law

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Forensic mental health services are fledgling in most African countries including Nigeria. The current formulation of such services in Nigeria is correctional psychiatry in addition to some hospital-based services. The COVID-19 pandemic presents significant challenges to the already fragile state of forensic mental health services within the country. Its impact includes limitation of access to and continuity of mental healthcare in prison as well as reduction in referrals from other services within the criminal justice system such as the police and the courts. Further tapering of previously less prominent aspects of forensic mental health service in the country such as the preparation of psychiatric court reports has also been observed. Forensic psychiatry training and research have equally been hampered by the pandemic. The lessons learnt from these challenges should offer practitioners and policy makers insight into strategic developmental objectives for the post-COVID era within services and training programmes.

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Forensic Assessment via Videoconferencing: Issues and Practice Considerations

Cited by 28 publications

References 35 publications

eHealth in Treatment of Offenders in Forensic Mental Health: A Review of the Current State

eHealth in Treatment of Offenders in Forensic Mental Health: A Review of the Current State

The Use of Videoconferencing in Forensic Evaluations: Moving Forward in Times of COVID-19

Forensic mental health service implications of COVID-19 infection in Nigeria

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