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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Oct 1.
Published in final edited form as: Soc Work Health Care. 2014 Oct;53(9):883–899. doi: 10.1080/00981389.2014.925531

Table 3. Use of Technology.

Citations Types of Technology Use Primary component of practice being delivered or facilitated by technology Were implementers trained in using technology Primary benefits using technology Barriers using technology General conclusions about technology
Crawford et al., 2013 Computer Therapy sessions Unknown
  • Reliable delivery of EBIs, easy to train providers, effectiveness

  • Does not allow for flexibility in session location (e.g., client's home)

Positive
Crunkilton et al., 2008 and Crunkilton, 2009 Computer Internet Narrative therapeutic addition to Drug Court treatment Unknown
  • Recording ongoing client progress and feedback

  • Usefulness as a program evaluation tool

  • Facilitated information exchange and learning

  • Drug Court must have computers and internet

  • Program staff must be committed to the technology-based intervention

Positive
Kernsmith et al, 2008 Computer Internet Self-Help Group Unknown
  • Privacy

  • Confidential access to help

  • Ability for many to join and not need to be online at the same time

  • Because the group was conducted through posts (and not live interaction), participants could not receive immediate crisis support

Positive
Parker-Oliver et al., 2006 Videophone Hospice care and assessment Unknown
  • Provided caregiver support to those otherwise unable to receive it

  • Potentially seen as a burden to patients in times of crisis

  • Patients' lack of education in videophone use

  • Difficulty for staff regarding time requirements, comfort with using the technology, and comfort with the research process.

Mixed
Rotondi et al., 2005 Internet Computers Web-based therapy group Schizophrenia Guide software Psycho-educational group therapy Yes, but does not state how much training was provided
  • It was perceived to be valuable, easy to use, and reduced stress and loneliness

  • Convenient access to psychoeducational materials

  • Cognitive limitations of people with schizophrenia

  • Accessibility issues for people without computers and Internet

  • Difficulty using Websites

  • Concerns with confidentiality and privacy

Positive
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