Best Practices for Remote Psychological Assessment via Telehealth Technologies
Best Practices for Remote Psychological Assessment via Telehealth Technologies
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DOI：
10.1037/a0034547
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发表时间：
2014-02-01
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Osenbach, Janyce E.
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作者：
Luxton, David D.;Pruitt, Larry D.;Osenbach, Janyce E.
远程保健技术用于远程进行心理评估的使用和能力正在扩大。临床从业者和研究人员需要意识到是什么影响了基于远程健康的评估的心理测量学特性，以确保最佳和有能力的评估。本审查的目的是讨论影响远程心理评估的有效性和可靠性的具体因素，并提供最佳做法建议。讨论的具体因素包括缺乏实际存在、技术问题、患者和提供者对技术的接受度和舒适度，以及程序问题。讨论了有关基于远程健康的心理评估的心理测量数据和这些数据的局限性，以及文化、伦理和安全方面的考虑。所提供的信息适用于所有使用远程健康技术进行心理评估的精神健康专业人员。
The use and capabilities of telehealth technologies to conduct psychological assessments remotely are expanding. Clinical practitioners and researchers need to be aware of what influences the psychometric properties of telehealth-based assessments to assure optimal and competent assessments. The purpose of this review is to discuss the specific factors that influence the validity and reliability of remote psychological assessments and to provide best practices recommendations. Specific factors discussed include the lack of physical presence, technological issues, patient and provider acceptance of and comfort with technology, and procedural issues. Psychometric data regarding telehealth-based psychological assessment and limitations to these data, as well as cultural, ethical, and safety considerations are discussed. The information presented is applicable to all mental health professionals who conduct psychological assessment with telehealth technologies.