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Telemedicine as a means of delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy to rural and remote mental health clients

Griffiths, Lucille, Blignault, Ilse, Yellowlees, Peter·2006·Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

Abstract

We explored the feasibility and acceptability of delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) via videoconference to clients with depression and/or anxiety living in rural north Queensland. The study involved 15 mental health clients and their five case managers. First, each case manager was instructed in the use of telemedicine for clinical consultation, and given training in CBT. This was done via videoconference. Then the clients were introduced to telemedicine. Following six to eight intensive weekly sessions of CBT, there was improvement in certain clinical outcome measures (i.e. the Mental Health Inventory and the Health of the Nation Outcome Scale). There was a significant improvement (P<0.05 using a t-test) in the client Mental Health Inventory scores before (mean = 109) and after treatment (mean = 148). However, in the absence of a control condition, it was not possible to conclude that the treatment had a specific effect on the disorders studied. Both clients and case managers found telemedicine consultations acceptable. Clients' ratings ranged from 3 to 4.5, while case mangers' ratings ranged from 3 to 5 ('average' to 'much better than average').

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Authors
Griffiths, L., Blignault, I., & Yellowlees, P.
Affiliations
  • Queensland Health (AU)
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
  • University of California, Davis (US)
Venue
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
Published
2006-04-01
Volume
12
Issue
3
Pages
136-140
ISSN
  • 1357-633X (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-1109
OpenAlex
W1973456535
Cited by
94
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FWCI
3.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Keywords
telemedicine, cognitive behavioral therapy, videoconferencing, rural mental health, depression, anxiety, feasibility, acceptability, case managers, North Queensland
MeSH terms
Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Feasibility Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health Services, Queensland, Rural Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Rural Health Services, Remote Consultation, Videoconferencing

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