Cognitive behaviour therapy via interactive video.
Interactive video has been identified as a potential delivery medium for psychotherapy. Interactive video may restrict the range of both verbal and non-verbal communication and consequently impede the development of a therapeutic relationship, thus influencing the process and outcome of therapy. A single case study explored the feasibility of the provision of congnitive behaviour therapy using interactive video with a client diagnosed as having mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. A range of outcome measures were included together with an independent psychiatric assessment prior to, and on completion of, therapy. Different levels of outcome were also examined: clinical, social, user views and administration. Outcome measures indicated a reduction in psychopathology and some modification of dysfunctional attitudes, with no apparent impairment of the working alliance.
Manchanda
M
M
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, United Medical School, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
McLaren
P
P
D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000379:methods*; D014741:Video Recording