DID YOU KNOW....



Within the deaf population, an extreme mental health professional
shortage exists that may be alleviated with videoconferencing
technology-also known as telehealth.



Moreover, much needed mental health education within the deaf population
remains largely inaccessible.



Researchers have warned that the deaf population may remain underserved
if significant changes do not take place with traditional service
delivery methods.



This article evaluated the efficacy of telehealth in teaching
psychoeducational objectives, with special emphasis given to its
application to the deaf population.



Results indicate that telehealth can be regarded as an efficacious and
cost-effective option in delivering health care to the deaf population.



Participants also indicated satisfaction with the telehealth technology.
The use of printed transcripts for educational purposes is encouraged
given the significant findings in this article.



The findings also have implications for the literature on single-session
interventions.







J Deaf Stud Deaf Educ. 2009 Apr 27.

Telehealth and the Deaf: A Comparison Study.Wilson JA, Wells MG.

Brigham Young University.





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