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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 Summer;14(3):386-402. 2009 Apr 27.
Telehealth and the deaf: a comparison study.Wilson JA, Wells MG.
Brigham Young University. peanutbutterface@...



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