Internet-Based Interventions for Eating Disorders

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Hilbert ◽  
Lisa Opitz ◽  
Martina de Zwaan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Health Programming ◽  
Common Face

Evidence demonstrating the efficacy of treatment and prevention programs for eating disorders is accruing. However, the common face-to-face delivery of these interventions has a number of limitations, including high cost and limited accessibility. E-mental health, referring to the use of information and communication technology—particularly the Internet—in interventions for mental health disorders, has the potential to overcome these barriers and enhance the treatment and prevention of eating disorders. To date, the limited number of evaluations have documented small to moderate effect sizes in the improvement of eating disorder symptomatology through Internet-based treatment and prevention. Beyond efficacy, major questions remain regarding content, structure, and modes of delivery of Internet-based interventions; suitable diagnostic tools and safety measures; and cost-effectiveness, dissemination, and implications for public health programming. These aspects deserve attention in future research before widely recommending Internet-based interventions for eating disorders.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 Mental Health Content Moderation Conundrum

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 205630512094818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ysabel Gerrard
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Media Companies ◽  
Personal Connections ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Time Record ◽  
Media Society ◽  
The Uk

At the time of writing (mid-May 2020), mental health charities around the world have experienced an unprecedented surge in demand. At the same time, record-high numbers of people are turning to social media to maintain personal connections due to restrictions on physical movement. But organizations like the mental health charity Mind and even the UK Government have expressed concerns about the possible strain on mental health that may come from spending more time online during COVID-19. These concerns are unsurprising, as debates about the link between heavy social media use and mental illness raged long before the pandemic. But our newly heightened reliance on platforms to replace face-to-face communication has created even more pressure for social media companies to heighten their safety measures and protect their most vulnerable users. To develop and enact these changes, social media companies are reliant on their content moderation workforces, but the COVID-19 pandemic has presented them with two related conundrums: (1) recent changes to content moderation workforces means platforms are likely to be less safe than they were before the pandemic and (2) some of the policies designed to make social media platforms safer for people’s mental health are no longer possible to enforce. This Social Media + Society: 2K essay will address these two challenges in depth.

Efficacy of Telemedicine in Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing

2021 ◽  
pp. 390-401
Author(s):  
Michael Jones ◽  
Girmay Berhie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Controlled Experiments ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Telecommunication Services ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Acceptable Alternative ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Health Nursing

Adoption and implementation of telecommunication services which allow psychiatric services to be delivered have increased availability of care to patients in remote areas. Past studies have suggested that telepsychiatry services are comparable to traditional face-to-face services; and patients typically considered telepsychiatry an acceptable alternative. The purpose of this research was to examine and describe the efficacy of psychiatric care delivered via telemedicine (telepsychiatry) to determine whether telepsychiatry could improve outcomes for patients. Seven electronic databases were utilized with a total of 22 articles that were referenced as a basis for this literature review. The findings suggest telepsychiatry is an effective alternative compared to traditional methods. Future research should include controlled experiments that compare telepsychiatry to face-to-face psychiatry and incorporate newer technologies into the research.

Recovery processes within peer provision: testing the CHIME model using a mixed methods design

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 287-302
Author(s):  
Grace Zeng ◽  
Donna Chung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Recovery Processes ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Two Stages

Purpose Previous studies have pointed the need for more research, which explores how peer provision brings about change associated with recovery. This study aims to test Leamy’s framework, which consists of five recovery processes: connectedness, hope, identity, meaning and empowerment (also known as the CHIME framework) within the peer provision context. Design/methodology/approach This mixed-methods study was completed in two stages. A total of 13 face-to-face interviews were conducted with peers and the transcripts were analysed thematically. A short online questionnaire was completed by 12 peers and analysed with both descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Findings The participants spoke about the value of peer providers (PPs) in building connectedness, fostering hope and optimism, growing identity, enhancing meaning and empowerment (CHIME). However, their connectedness was hindered by external circumstances and the intrapersonal capacities of their PP. Practical implications The CHIME framework was useful in highlighting stages in which peers moved through their recovery and its corresponding PP involvement. PPs were also found to promote motivation, which was a key driver in their peers’ recoveries. Further research is needed to test frameworks that account for wider systemic issues and the role PPs play in enhancing motivation. Originality/value This study has identified the usefulness of the CHIME framework in describing peer provision. It contributes to our understanding of how peer provision can promote recovery in persons with mental health challenges. It lays the groundwork for future research into examining the role of peer provision in recovery and its distinctiveness from other forms of mental health support.

scholarly journals Blended Treatment for Depressive Disorders in Youth: a Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne P. A. Rasing
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Disorder ◽  
Optimal Combination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Close Attention ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Youth Depression ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Blended Treatment

Abstract Depressive disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorder in adolescents with detrimental consequences; effective and available treatment is crucial. Face-to-face and computerized treatments both have advantages but also downsides. Merging these two into one so-called blended treatment seems to be an optimal combination of elements. This current review addresses blended treatment for youth depression and aims to summarize existing knowledge on effectiveness as well as patients’ and therapists’ perspectives. Results showed promising significant decreases in symptoms, but no evidence for differences between blended and face-to-face treatment was found. Patients’ perspectives were mixed; they reported strong preferences for face-to-face treatment, but participants actually receiving blended treatment were mainly positive. Therapists’ attitudes were neutral, but they expressed their worries about the unknown risks on adverse events. Future research is needed and should, beside effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, pay close attention to the risks that are mentioned by therapists.

Efficacy of Telemedicine in Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing

2021 ◽  
pp. 513-524
Author(s):  
Michael Jones ◽  
Girmay Berhie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Controlled Experiments ◽  
Mental Health Nursing ◽  
Telecommunication Services ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Acceptable Alternative ◽  
Adoption And Implementation ◽  
Health Nursing

Adoption and implementation of telecommunication services which allow psychiatric services to be delivered have increased availability of care to patients in remote areas. Past studies have suggested that telepsychiatry services are comparable to traditional face-to-face services; and patients typically considered telepsychiatry an acceptable alternative. The purpose of this research was to examine and describe the efficacy of psychiatric care delivered via telemedicine (telepsychiatry) to determine whether telepsychiatry could improve outcomes for patients. Seven electronic databases were utilized with a total of 22 articles that were referenced as a basis for this literature review. The findings suggest telepsychiatry is an effective alternative compared to traditional methods. Future research should include controlled experiments that compare telepsychiatry to face-to-face psychiatry and incorporate newer technologies into the research.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Effects of Telepsychotherapy in the Treatment and Prevention of Eating Disorders in Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12573
Author(s):  
Marilena Maglia ◽  
Graziana Corello ◽  
Pasquale Caponnetto
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Information And Communication

According to the WHO definition, “telemedicine is the provision of health services, where distance is a critical factor, by all health professionals who use information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases, research and evaluation, and for the continuous training of health professionals, all in the interest of advancing the health of individuals and their communities”. The purpose of our review work is specifically to investigate the effects of telemedicine in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders in adolescents. From June 2021 to (September 2021) in the databases of the Web of Science, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINHAL, using search terms such as telehealth, eating disorder, adolescents, Internet/online treatments CBT and FB-T, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. The articles resulting from the search phases in the databases listed above produced a total of 176 items. Once the procedures for selecting the works were completed, only four studies were included in the review. Modern e-health psychological approaches in the treatment of eating disorders provide potential bases of continuous assistance that are decidedly less burdensome in the costs of territorial services in the case that they are not identified as necessary.

scholarly journals Flipping the Technical and Vocational Classroom for Increased Instructional Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-31
Author(s):  
Jonah Mupita ◽  
Ade Gafar Abdullah ◽  
Frank Bünning
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Institutional Goals ◽  
Instructional Outcomes ◽  
The Face ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Learning Institutions

Higher learning institutions are under immense pressure to evolve within the realms of the fourth industrial revolution. Training institutions are anticipated to minimize learning costs in the face of increasing enrolments. The flipped classroom model is a suitable instructional pedagogy to achieve institutional goals considering the current ubiquitousness of information and communication technology. The systematic review was aimed at summarizing and identifying research gaps that help inform future research trajectories. The 3-step review process was composed of articles searching and retrieval, filtering and sorting, and final inclusion. Identified empirical articles were; i.) Retrieved and summarized on the basis of tittles, abstracts, methods and basic findings, ii.) Filtered and sorted on the basis of study discipline, and iii.) Synthesized on the basis of basic findings. It was found that the flipped classroom improved academic performance to a limited extent. Most articles unanimously concurred that the flipped classroom model makes learning enjoyable and enables the development of lower order cognitive skills outside class and higher order cognitive skills through F2F (face to face) active learning. The success of the model in higher education is hinged on excellent planning, implementation and evaluation.

Increasing Evacuation Communication Through ICTs: An Agent-based Model Demonstrating Evacuation Practices and the Resulting Traffic Congestion in the Rush to the Road

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keri K. Stephens ◽  
Ehsan Jafari ◽  
Stephen Boyles ◽  
Jessica L. Ford ◽  
Yaguang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Traffic Congestion ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Road ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Advance Notice ◽  
Information And Communication

AbstractUnderstanding evacuation practices and outcomes helps crisis and disaster personnel plan, manage, and rebuild during disasters. Yet the recent expansion in the number of information and communication technologies (ICTs) available to individuals and organizations has changed the speed and reach of evacuation-related messages. This study explores ICTs’ influences on evacuation decision-making and traffic congestion. Drawing from both social science and transportation science, we develop a model representative of individual decision making outcomes based on the amount of ICT use, evacuation sources, and the degree of evacuation urgency. We compare the evacuation responses when individuals receive both advance notice of evacuation (ANE) and urgent evacuation (UE) messages under conditions of no ICTs and prolific ICT use. Our findings from the scenarios when there is widespread ICT use reveal a shift in the evacuation time-scale, resulting in traffic congestion early in the evacuation cycle. The effects of this congestion in urgent situations are significantly worse than traffic congestion in the advance notice condition. Even under conditions where face-to-face communication is the only option, evacuations still occur, but at a slower rate, and there are virtually no traffic congestion issues. Our discussion elaborates on the theoretical contributions and focuses on how ICTs have changed evacuation behavior. Future research is needed to explore how to compensate for the

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