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Consensus statement on the problem of terminology in psychological interventions using the internet or digital
Ewelina Smoktunowicz1,2, Azy Barak3, Gerhard Andersson4,5
1Department of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Chodakowska 19, 31 03-815 Warsaw, Poland.
Internet Interventions
|June 25, 2020
Summary
Experts confirm a terminology issue in Internet-delivered psychological interventions. A common glossary is proposed to address challenges in research, education, and practice for these digital mental health solutions.
Area of Science:
- Digital Mental Health
- Psychological Interventions
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The proliferation of Internet-delivered psychological interventions has led to diverse formats and terminology.
- This terminological variation poses challenges for consistent research, education, and clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the existence and implications of a terminology issue in Internet-delivered psychological interventions.
- To explore potential solutions, including the development of a common glossary.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi method was employed, involving 23 experts in the field.
- Experts responded to four structured questions regarding intervention terminology.
Main Results:
- Overwhelming expert consensus confirmed significant terminological challenges.
- These challenges negatively impact research, patient treatment, student education, and public understanding.
- A common glossary was cautiously agreed upon as a beneficial solution.
Conclusions:
- A unified terminology is crucial for advancing Internet-delivered psychological interventions.
- Developing and disseminating a common glossary can mitigate current issues.
- Recommendations for glossary format and dissemination strategies are provided to ensure broad stakeholder acceptance.
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