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Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 1/2009

01.08.2009 | Original Article

Defining Internet-Supported Therapeutic Interventions

verfasst von: Azy Barak, Ph.D., Britt Klein, D.Psych. (Clinical), Judith G. Proudfoot, Ph.D.

Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 1/2009

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Abstract

Background

The field of Internet-supported therapeutic interventions has suffered from a lack of clarity and consistency. The absence of professional leadership and of accepted governing approaches, terminology, professional standards, and methodologies has caused this field to be diffused and unstructured. Numerous terms have been used to label and describe the activities conducted over the Internet for mental and physical health purposes: web-based therapy, e-therapy, cybertherapy, eHealth, e-Interventions, computer-mediated interventions, and online therapy (or counseling), among others.

Methods

Following a comprehensive review, we conceptualized Internet-supported interventions, using four categories based on prime practice approaches: web-based interventions, online counseling and therapy, Internet-operated therapeutic software, and other online activities (e.g., as supplements to face-to-face therapy). We provide a working definition and detailed description of each category, accompanied by numerous examples.

Conclusions

These categories may now serve as guiding definitions and related terminologies for further research and development in this emerging field.
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Metadaten
Titel
Defining Internet-Supported Therapeutic Interventions
verfasst von
Azy Barak, Ph.D.
Britt Klein, D.Psych. (Clinical)
Judith G. Proudfoot, Ph.D.
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Elektronische ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-009-9130-7

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