Citation

Kim D, Morrow J, Law D, Moen D, Johnson C, Talley S. J. Rural Ment. Health 2012; 36(2): 38-45.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, National Association for Rural Mental Health, Publisher American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/h0095814

PMID

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Abstract

This study examined the satisfaction of women residing in rural Utah who received therapy for depression through teletherapy. Central to this study is the hypothesis that women who have reported depressive symptoms and are provided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using technologically assisted psychotherapeutic intervention (TAPI) will report satisfaction with their therapy experience, their relationship with their therapist, and with the technology at the conclusion of therapy and post therapy. A convenience sample consisted of 17 adult women responding to an announcement in their local newspaper. Data suggest that TAPI is a viable method of mental health service delivery to rural residents. Using specific mean item scores, this discussion will examine ways in which TAPI might be improved in each of the specific areas: satisfaction with the therapeutic experience; therapeutic relationship; technology; and willingness to refer.

Language: en