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“Interactive video conferencing” in the provision of neuropsychological services to rural areas
Author(s) -
Tröster Alexander I.,
Paolo Anthony M.,
Glatt Sander L.,
Hubble Jean P.,
Koller William C.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6629(199501)23:1<85::aid-jcop2290230108>3.0.co;2-6
Subject(s) - videoconferencing , technician , telemedicine , interview , telehealth , interactive video , rural area , teleconference , neuropsychology , service (business) , health care , nursing , medical education , psychology , multimedia , business , medicine , computer science , political science , cognition , psychiatry , pathology , marketing , law
This article describes the use of interactive videoconferencing in providing neuropsychological services to residents of rural areas. Videoconferencing, as employed in the service provision program described here, permits “live” interviewing of the client, and direction and supervision of a technician at the rural satellite facility. The advent of interactive videoconferencing via digital telephone lines has greatly reduced the cost associated with earlier rural health care efforts requiring satellite communication. Interactive videoconferencing enhances availability and accessibility of neuropsychological services to rural residents. Furthermore, initial informal evaluation of the program indicates that it meets with patient acceptance and satisfaction.