Videoconference Grief Group Counseling in Rural Texas: Outcomes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Chang, Jessica E.; Sequeira, Alejandra; McCord, Carly E.; Garney, Whitney R.

doi:10.1080/01933922.2016.1146376

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“…[22][23][24][25]41 Twenty-three studies were pilot, feasibility or qualitative studies with no control group. [23][24][25][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50] Three studies used a wait-list or notreatment control group. 14,20,21 One study compared group VTC treatment vs a text-based chat group intervention, with group selection based on participant preference.…”

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“…Several other noncontrolled studies used qualitative information provided by participants regarding their experience with a VTC group. In the study by Chang and colleagues, 30 participants believed that the care they received was just as good as face-to-face services. Collie et al 31 indicated that women felt they had made strong emotional bonds with other group members.…”

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“…11,[19][20][21][25][26][27][28][29]34,[38][39][40]42,43,45,46,[48][49][50][51] Nineteen used either point-to-point or multipoint design with group participants gathering in one or more clinic locations where the VTC connection was provided by institutional teleconferencing equipment. 9,12,14,15,17,18,[22][23][24][30][31][32][33][35][36][37]41,44,47 For studies with participants at several different clinical sites, the number of participants at each location varied -that is, some remote sites would include faceto-face group participant interaction, whereas other sites would only have one participant each. In one study, the therapists delivered smoking cessation content to an inperson group, with simultaneous broadcast via VTC connections to other remote locations.…”

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Evidence for telehealth group-based treatment: A systematic review

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Background Interest in the use of telehealth interventions to increase access to healthcare services is growing. Group-based interventions have the potential to increase patient access to highly needed services. The aim of this study was to systematically review the available literature on group-based video teleconference services. Methods The English-language literature was searched using Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO and CINAHL for terms related to telehealth, group therapy and support groups. Abstracts were reviewed for relevance based on inclusion criteria. Multiple study types were reviewed, including open-label, qualitative and randomised controlled trial study designs. Data were compiled regarding participants, study intervention and outcomes. Specific areas of interest were the feasibility of and satisfaction with telehealth technology, as well as the effect of video teleconference delivery on group dynamics, including therapeutic alliance. Results Forty published studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Six were randomised controlled trials. Among the studies, there was a broad range of study designs, participants, group interventions and outcome measures. Video teleconference groups were found to be feasible and resulted in similar treatment outcomes to in-person groups. However, few studies were designed to demonstrate noninferiority of video teleconference groups compared with in-person groups. Studies that examined group process factors showed small decreases in therapeutic alliance in the video teleconference participants. Conclusions Video teleconference groups are feasible and produce outcomes similar to in-person treatment, with high participant satisfaction despite technical challenges. Additional research is needed to identify optimal methods of video teleconference group delivery to maximise clinical benefit and treatment outcomes.

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“…Furthermore, videoconferencing groups can provide sustained mental health outcomes, as demonstrated by Wild [ 78 ], with their follow-up study reporting significantly lower depression and higher self-efficacy approximately 2 years following their group videoconferencing intervention. It is possible that being in the home environment is less stressful than meeting people in-person and that meeting by videoconferencing provides a greater feeling of anonymity [ 79 ] and security and the ability to leave the group more easily.…”

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Telehealth Interventions Delivering Home-based Support Group Videoconferencing: Systematic Review

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BackgroundGroup therapy and education and support sessions are used within health care across a range of disciplines such as chronic disease self-management and psychotherapy interventions. However, there are barriers that constrain group attendance, such as mobility, time, and distance. Using videoconferencing may overcome known barriers and improve the accessibility of group-based interventions.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to review the literature to determine the feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and implementation of health professional–led group videoconferencing to provide education or social support or both, into the home setting.MethodsElectronic databases were searched using predefined search terms for primary interventions for patient education and/or social support. The quality of studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. We developed an analysis framework using hierarchical terms feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and implementation, which were informed by subheadings.ResultsOf the 1634 records identified, 17 were included in this review. Home-based groups by videoconferencing are feasible even for those with limited digital literacy. Overall acceptability was high with access from the home highly valued and little concern of privacy issues. Some participants reported preferring face-to-face groups. Good information technology (IT) support and training is required for facilitators and participants. Communication can be adapted for the Web environment and would be enhanced by clear communication strategies and protocols. A range of improved outcomes were reported but because of the heterogeneity of studies, comparison of these across studies was not possible. There was a trend for improvement in mental health outcomes. Benefits highlighted in the qualitative data included engaging with others with similar problems; improved accessibility to groups; and development of health knowledge, insights, and skills. Videoconference groups were able to replicate group processes such as bonding and cohesiveness. Similar outcomes were reported for those comparing face-to-face groups and videoconference groups.ConclusionsGroups delivered by videoconference are feasible and potentially can improve the accessibility of group interventions. This may be particularly useful for those who live in rural areas, have limited mobility, are socially isolated, or fear meeting new people. Outcomes are similar to in-person groups, but future research on facilitation process in videoconferencing-mediated groups and large-scale studies are required to develop the evidence base.

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“…In general, trainees engaged in three streams of research, though these three areas of study are not distinct and often overlap. One area of research is the development of novel service delivery models that capitalize on telepsychology strengths—and adapt to the limitations—of distance counseling via videoconferencing technology (Chang, Sequeira, McCord, & Garney, ; Rendon, McCord, & Elliott, ). Trainees also produced empirically‐supported telehealth policies to inform local stakeholders who participate in service delivery (Chang, Frazier, & Elliott, ; McCord et al, ; Wendel, Brossart, Elliott, McCord, & Diaz, ).…”

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Telepsychology: Training perspectives

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Telepsychology has developed rapidly in recent years as a response to growth in telecommunication technologies which provide greater access to mental health care services. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated the efficacy of telepsychology interventions while also highlighting unique challenges faced by telemental health practitioners, including confidentiality, record keeping, liability, and ethics issues. However, few studies have addressed trainee perspectives on graduate training in telepsychology. Current and former trainees from a telepsychology training clinic discuss perspectives and experiences on telepsychology as they relate to the American Psychological Association graduate training competencies (APA, 2017a). The authors also discuss the unique challenges posed in serving a diverse clientele in an underserved region during the time of their graduate telepsychology training.

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Videoconference Grief Group Counseling in Rural Texas: Outcomes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned

Cited by 21 publications

References 45 publications

Evidence for telehealth group-based treatment: A systematic review

Evidence for telehealth group-based treatment: A systematic review

Telehealth Interventions Delivering Home-based Support Group Videoconferencing: Systematic Review

Telepsychology: Training perspectives

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