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Review
. 2020 Jun;76(6):1060-1082.
doi: 10.1002/jclp.22954. Epub 2020 Apr 14.

A consolidated model for telepsychology practice

Carly McCord  1   2 , Paula Bernhard  3 , McKay Walsh  4 , Christine Rosner  5 , Katie Console  2
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A consolidated model for telepsychology practice

Carly McCord et al. J Clin Psychol. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Objective: In this paper, we identify available telepsychology guidelines, understand similarities and differences, and organize the contents into a model of core practice domains pertinent to a variety of applications of telepsychology practice.

Method: A scoping review of current telepsychology guidelines was conducted to identify, organize, and distill available telepsychology guidelines (Arksey & O'Malley, 2005, Int J Soc Res Methodol, 8, 19-32).

Results: We identified overlap among five sets of telepsychology guidelines currently available and presented a consolidated model including nine practice domains influenced by practice setting and modality.

Conclusions: Telepsychology has the potential to address current issues in availability, accessibility, acceptability, anonymity, and affordability of mental health services but establishing or engaging in telepsychology practice has been daunting for many practitioners. Telepsychologists can disseminate applications of this model in different settings and with different modalities and this practice model can inform future development of competencies.

Keywords: guidelines; telebehavioral health; telehealth; telemental health; telepsychology; training.

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A consolidated model for telepsychology practice. The practice domains distilled from the available guidelines are shown and the import of the modality and the setting on the application of the guidelines are incorporated [Color figure can be viewed at wileyonlinelibrary.com]
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Dismantling the consolidated model for telepsychology practice. The importance of modality and setting on each of the nine practice domains are emphasized [Color figure can be viewed at wileyonlinelibrary.com]
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