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Telehealth and the deaf: a comparison study.

Jaime A B Wilson1, M Gawain Wells

  • 1Brigham Young University. peanutbutterface@gmail.com

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Summary

Telehealth, or videoconferencing technology, offers an effective and affordable solution to the mental health professional shortage for the deaf population. This approach improves access to crucial psychoeducational services, enhancing overall healthcare delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Services
  • Telecommunication Technology
  • Deaf Studies

Background:

  • Significant mental health professional shortages exist within the deaf population.
  • Traditional mental health service delivery methods are largely inaccessible to the deaf community.
  • There is a critical need for improved access to psychoeducational resources for deaf individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of telehealth in delivering psychoeducational objectives to the deaf population.
  • To assess the potential of videoconferencing technology to address mental health disparities in the deaf community.
  • To explore the cost-effectiveness and participant satisfaction with telehealth for mental health education.

Main Methods:

  • The study evaluated the effectiveness of telehealth in teaching psychoeducational objectives.

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  • Participant feedback on telehealth technology satisfaction was collected.

    • Main Results:

    • Telehealth was found to be an efficacious and cost-effective method for delivering healthcare to the deaf population.
    • Participants reported satisfaction with the telehealth technology used for educational purposes.
    • The findings support the use of telehealth to bridge gaps in mental health service accessibility.

    Conclusions:

    • Telehealth presents a viable and efficient solution for improving mental health care access for the deaf.
    • Printed transcripts are recommended to enhance educational outcomes when using telehealth.
    • The study has implications for single-session intervention literature and underserved populations.