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COU 625 Module Two Chart Template Lashunda Stateson Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with information that reflects your understanding of clinical populations and what you learned from this module’s readings about evaluating technology for counseling purposes. You can quote or paraphrase information from readings to help you complete the chart. Remember to use APA style to cite references used to complete the chart. Technology Intervention Being Evaluated Identify Benefits of the Technology Intervention Identify Risks of the Technology Intervention Identify Potential Concerns (Including Biases and Ethical Considerations) of the Technology Intervention 1. Texting Text-based article: Provides services to underserved population such those living in rural areas. Good for appointment reminders, cancellations of re-scheduling Clients who may only have time for a text session and those who may have limited literacy can use emojis Devices must be secure, encrypted and not accessed by another individual Connectivity/Low Bandwidth Challenge conveying emotions. Client could be multi-tasking during session Text exchanges can be slow between the counselor’s question and a user’s response. Cell phones can be hacked and text messages read Incoming texts can briefly display on the screen for anyone to see. Text messages can be brief which can cause poor communication 2. Virtual Reality Clinicians can observe client’s actions in virtual reality, have access to his responses and interactions to understand the client more (p.91) Can be used at home with plug and play capabilities. Could be good for medical education, diagnosis, and treatment. It is expensive due to hardware, speed of computers, graphic cards, tracking systems. Specialized accessories. High cost of designing and implementing If the design id not user friendly, it can be a waste of money Clients could become addicted to Clients with home-based VR therapy without direct supervision may pose certain risks. Cybersickness, nausea vomiting, eye fatigue, sickness is a side effect. Is it economically feasible 3. Avatars Technology can be inexpensive as typical There will need to be two rooms for the delivery If in a clinic facility has to agree to
Technology Intervention Being Evaluated Identify Benefits of the Technology Intervention Identify Risks of the Technology Intervention Identify Potential Concerns (Including Biases and Ethical Considerations) of the Technology Intervention desktop or laptop will work. Sessions are short, usually 6 to 8 sessions, and last for 45 minutes total with 15 minutes are spent with the avatar and remaining 30 minutes reviewing the experiences of the technology. Available clinicians to safely deliver the therapy the ethernet or wireless facilities Avatar may frighten or harm client directly or indirectly. May not be effective for younger clients who have their first exp. With an illness 4. Video Conferencing Client can choose location of services (home, office, other secure location) Can be clinic to clinic setting. There can be asynchronous Client may not use secure device such as a work computer or setting may not be confidential. Client may use an unsecure wi-fi and be in a public place with no confidentiality Video recording can be made 5. Artificial Intelligence AI can make the counseling field more inclusive. It can make the mental health field more affordable and accessible. Can lower administrative tasks for clinicians and staff. Clinicians can measure that is going well in sessions and determine where areas of improvement for interns. Could flag online activity, where a client is searching about suicide or self-harm The safety of users, privacy and data protections concerns. Psychological transference during human computer interactions Long term effects of interaction with AI. A clear plan on how to implement AI into the clinical session responsibly Who is training the AI Informed Consent Patient Privacy Do user understand how the algorithm work? Who wrote the algorithm? What happens to the client’s data Error rates and types of errors made
References Include any references used to complete this chart. This section is for the full citation. Sources should be cited using APA style. Baniasadi, T., Ayyoubzadeh, S. & Mohammadzadeh, N. (2020) Challenges and practical consideration in applying virtual reality in medical education and treatment. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7232669/ Craig, T. (2019) Avatar therapy: a promising new approach for persistent distressing voices. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6313224/ Nesmith, A, (2023) Text based crisis counseling: An examination of timing, pace, asynchronicity and disinhibition. Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2673-995X/3/1/16 Stone, J. (2019) Integrating technology into modern therapies. A clinician’s guide to developments and interventions. Zbler, C. (2016) An ethical approach to email and text in patient care. Retrieved from https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2016.10a21
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