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High touch meets high tech. Distance mental health screening for rural youth using Teleform
K R Puskar1, J Lamb, G Boneysteele
1University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, PA 15261, USA. kpu@med.pitt.edu
Computers in Nursing
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Teleform technology enables remote administration and rapid scoring of mental health questionnaires, improving nursing service delivery to larger populations, especially in rural areas.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Nursing Technology
- Mental Health Services
Background:
- Healthcare delivery is evolving with technology.
- Computer technology offers potential for expanded nursing services.
- Efficient mental health screening is crucial for underserved populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of distance mental health screening using Teleform.
- To examine the process, advantages, and disadvantages of Teleform.
- To discuss Teleform's application for rural youth and implications for healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- Overview of Teleform technology for remote questionnaire administration.
- Utilizing facsimile systems for data transmission.
- Rapid processing and scoring of questionnaires at a distance.
Main Results:
- Teleform facilitates distance administration and rapid scoring of mental health questionnaires.
- The technology offers advantages in efficiency and reach.
- Potential challenges and benefits were identified.
Conclusions:
- Teleform is a viable technology for distance mental health screening.
- It can enhance nursing services, particularly for rural youth.
- Implications exist for school personnel and healthcare providers to adopt such technologies.