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Internet-Based Approaches to Collaborative Therapeutic Assessment: New Opportunities for Professional Psychologists
Ronald E Smith1, Corey Fagan, Nicole L Wilson
1Department of Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.
Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
|July 30, 2013
Summary
Collaborative assessment integrates clients into the process, using internet-based tools like the Evidence-Based Assessment System for Clinicians (EAS-C) for daily tracking and feedback.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Collaborative assessment is an evidence-based practice empowering clients in the assessment process.
- Internet-based tools enable continuous tracking of psychological variables and immediate feedback.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Evidence-Based Assessment System for Clinicians (EAS-C) and its application.
- To demonstrate how web-based daily diaries enhance individualized feedback and clinical hypothesis testing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Evidence-Based Assessment System for Clinicians (EAS-C) with over 30 validated instruments.
- Employed a web-based daily stress and coping diary for single-client data collection.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated individualized feedback and progress assessment using client-specific data.
- Showcased identification of idiographic patterns in cognitions, affect, and coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- Internet- and computer-based technologies can significantly improve clinical service delivery.
- These advancements help bridge the gap between psychological research and clinical practice.
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