title: Evaluation of a telehealth training package to remotely train staff to conduct a preference assessment.
abstract: Recent advancements in telecommunication technologies make it possible to conduct a variety of healthcare services remotely (e.g., behavioral-analytic intervention services), thereby bridging the gap between qualified providers and consumers in isolated locations. In this study, web-based telehealth technologies were used to remotely train direct-care staff to conduct a multiple-stimulus-without-replacement preference assessment. The training package included three components: (a) a multimedia presentation; (b) descriptive feedback from previously recorded baseline sessions; and (c) scripted role-play with immediate feedback. A nonconcurrent, multiple-baseline-across-participants design was used to demonstrate experimental control. Training resulted in robust and immediate improvements, and these effects maintained during 1- to 2-month follow-up observations. In addition, participants expressed high satisfaction with the web-based materials and the overall remote-training experience.
authors.affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute.
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Higgins
authors.affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute.
authors.forename: Kevin C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Luczynski
authors.affiliation: West Virginia University.
authors.forename: Regina A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.affiliation: University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute.
authors.forename: Wayne W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.affiliation: The University of Auckland.
authors.forename: Oliver C
authors.initials: OC
authors.lastname: Mudford
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: behavioral-skills training; preference assessments; staff training; telehealth; telemedicine; video conferencing; web-based training