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Abstract
Traditional approaches to psychotherapy emphasise face-to-face contact between patients and therapists. In contrast, current computerised approaches tend to minimise this contact. This can limit the range of mental health difficulties for which computerised approaches are effective. Here, we explore an alternative approach that integrates face-to-face contact, electronic contact, online collaboration, and support for between-session activities. Our discussion is grounded in the design of a platform to deliver psychotherapy for depression. We report findings of an 11-month pragmatic study in which 17 patients received treatment for depression via the platform. Results show how design decisions had a significant impact on the dynamics of therapeutic sessions and the establishment of patient-therapist relationships. For example, the use of instant messaging for synchronous, in-session contact slowed communication, but also provided a valuable space for reflection and helped to maintain session focus. We discuss the impact of flexibility and the potential of integrated approaches to both enhance and reduce patient engagement.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | CHI '20: Proceedings of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
Place of Publication | New York, NY |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
Pages | 1-14 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4503-6708-0/20/04 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 2020 |
Event | ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Honolulu, United States Duration: 25 Apr 2020 → 30 Apr 2020 https://chi2020.acm.org/ |
Conference
Conference | ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems |
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Abbreviated title | CHI 2020 |
Country/Territory | United States |
Period | 25/04/20 → 30/04/20 |
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Research Groups and Themes
- Bristol Interaction Group
Keywords
- health technology
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- CBT
- depression
- mental health
- blended therapy
- integrated approach
- patient-therapist communication
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PGfAR: Stage2 BRTC Integrated therapist and online CBT for depression in primary care ("INTERACT")
Wiles, N. J. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/16 → 31/03/22
Project: Research, Parent
Profiles
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Professor Chris W Preist
- School of Computer Science - Professor of Sustainability & Computer Systems
- Bristol Poverty Institute
- Cabot Institute for the Environment
- Systems Centre
Person: Academic , Member