Videoconferencing Psychotherapy and Depression: A Systematic Review

Berryhill, M. Blake; Culmer, Nathan; Williams, Nelle; Halli-Tierney, Anne; Betancourt, Alex; Roberts, Hannah; King, Michael

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“…The World Health Organisation defines telemedicine as "the delivery of health care services, where distance is a critical factor, by all health care professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and for the continuing education of health care providers, all in the interests of advancing the health of individuals and their communities" [20]. Previous work has demonstrated the feasibility of using telemedicine to assist with the clinical care of patients with a wide spectrum of neurological conditions including stroke [16,21,22], headache [23][24][25], multiple sclerosis [26], mental health disorders [27,28], epilepsy [29,30] and neurodegenerative diseases [31][32][33][34]. Although preliminary studies have suggested that telemedicine may be helpful in providing sideline and inoffice care to patients with concussion [35,36], there have been no studies that have examined the use of this technology to provide clinical care of paediatric concussion patients living in remote and medically underserviced communities in northern Canada.…”

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Evaluation of a pilot paediatric concussion telemedicine programme for northern communities in Manitoba

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Derksen

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International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Pediatric concussion patients living in northern communities in Canada can face unique challenges accessing primary and specialized healthcare. In this study we report the clinical characteristics, healthcare utilization, outcomes and estimated cost avoidance associated with a pilot pediatric concussion telemedicine program established between a multi-disciplinary pediatric concussion program in Winnipeg, Manitoba and a hospital in Thompson, Manitoba. From October 1st- July 1st, 2018, 20 patients were evaluated; mean age 13.1 years, 15 (75%) males and 14 (70%) self-identified as Indigenous. Injury mechanisms included hockey (50%), falls (35%) and assaults (15%). Median time from referral to initial consultation was 2.0 days. After screening by the neurosurgeon, 90% of patients underwent initial consultation via real-time videoconferencing with 80% managed exclusively through telemedicine. At the end of the study, 90% met the criteria for clinical recovery, one remained in treatment and one was discharged to a headache neurologist. Sixty-six telemedicine encounters were completed including 57 videoconferencing appointments and 9 telephone follow-ups representing an estimated cost avoidance of $40,972.94. This study suggests telemedicine may be a useful approach to assist pediatric concussion programs with delivering timely, safe and cost-effective care to patients living in medically underserviced remote and northern communities in Canada.

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Evaluation of a pilot paediatric concussion telemedicine programme for northern communities in Manitoba

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International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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“…The themes and sub-themes produced by co-researchers are largely reflective of the wider literature in the field [52]. This is encouraging given that the panel were inexperienced and unfamiliar with the evidence regarding digital mental health services.…”

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Group based video-conferencing for adults with depression: findings from a user-led qualitative data analysis using participatory theme elicitation

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Background: Accessing support services for depression has been historically difficult given the societal stigma that exists regarding the condition. Recent advances in digital technologies continue to be postulated as a potential panacea yet the results from research trials have been mixed with a range of effect sizes. Methods: This article offers a different perspective by presenting a panel of end users (co-researchers) with qualitative interview data (n = 8) taken from a feasibility RCT of a group based video-conferencing service for depressed adults. The co-researcher panel were introduced to a new method of participatory data analysis known as Participatory Theme Elicitation (PTE). This method involves using network analysis techniques to create groupings and visual diagrams in order to support the generation of themes and minimise scientific researcher input/ influence. Results: Co-researchers reported that while VC based interventions appeared convenient, accessible and relatively low cost-additional training and support should be offered to improve uptake and retention. In addition, coresearchers suggested that further exploration is needed regarding the level of self-awareness one feels in a group based VC environment and whether this facilitates disclosure (through disinhibition) or increases anxiety. Conclusion: The findings presented here appear to support existing (researcher and academic-led) literature in the field as well as suggest new areas for investigation. By presenting data generated solely by co-researchers, this article also adds to the evidence surrounding participatory analysis methods-particularly the growing need for robust approaches that are accessible and less time-consuming than those currently available.

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“…The authors also mentioned a lack of studies concerning the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder [59]. With regard to the treatment of depression, a systematic review by Berryhill and colleagues [17] showed that videoconferencing was also a valuable treatment option. Out of the 33 studies included in the systematic review, 21 studies reported statistically significant reductions in depressive symptoms after videoconferencing therapy.…”

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Internet Interventions for Mental Health: Current State of Research, Lessons Learned and Future Directions

Berger

2020

Консультативная Психология И Психотерапия

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This article gives an overview of current research on internet interventions in the field of mental health. As a result of COVID-19, the implementation of internet interventions has been given a boost in the mental health sectors of several countries all over the world. With regard to these developments, a definition of internet interventions is provided and the current state of research on different formats, treatment contents, and settings of internet interventions is discussed. Current research on the therapeutic alliance in internet interventions and possible negative effects is also described. The review closes with lessons learned from the past decades of research on internet interventions along with possible implications and future directions.

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Videoconferencing Psychotherapy and Depression: A Systematic Review

Abstract: VCP for the treatment of depression is a promising method for delivering mental health services. More rigorous research is needed to evaluate VCP on depression in various contexts and participants.

Cited by 237 publications

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Evaluation of a pilot paediatric concussion telemedicine programme for northern communities in Manitoba

Evaluation of a pilot paediatric concussion telemedicine programme for northern communities in Manitoba

Group based video-conferencing for adults with depression: findings from a user-led qualitative data analysis using participatory theme elicitation

Internet Interventions for Mental Health: Current State of Research, Lessons Learned and Future Directions

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