Tech enthusiast or technophobe? Mapping attitudes towards technology use in clients and professionals
This article, written in Dutch, describes an instrument for mapping attitudes towards technology use in both clients and professionals in mental healthcare. A good assessment of these attitudes is considered essential for the successful implementation of e-mental health.
Abstract
More and more apps, websites, and other technological applications are being developed for mental healthcare. These applications can, for example, help clients work more independently and make the time between treatment sessions more meaningful. This may be associated with major advantages in terms of cost, the availability of low-threshold care, and the follow-up of clients outside traditional care settings. Nevertheless, technological applications are currently still used only to a limited extent in clinical practice. Various factors may contribute to this, both on the side of the mental health professional and the end user. These include, among other things, knowledge about technology, concerns about data security, and expectations regarding the likely effects of the application. Gaining better insight into the perceived barriers and facilitators of using technological applications makes it possible to adapt these tools to the needs of all stakeholders and to strengthen their use.
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Reference
De Witte, N. A. J. & Van Daele, T. (2017). Techneut of technofoob? Attitudes rond technologiegebruik in kaart brengen bij cliënt en professional. Psyche, 29(3), 16-18.