Bringing Specialty Telebehavioral Medicine Home: Feasibility of a Quality Improvement Pilot for Medically Complex Patients

Authors

  • Lillian M. Christon, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Jennifer Correll, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Wendy Balliet, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Eva R. Serber, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Sharlene Wedin, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Rebecca Kilpatrick, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Lauren Holland-Carter, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Stacey Maurer, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Jimmy McElligott, MD Department of Pediatrics, Center for Telehealth, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Kelly Barth, DO Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Jeffrey Borckardt, PhD Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30953/tmt.v4.152

Keywords:

Home-Based Telebehavioral Medicine (H-TBM), Behavioral Medicine, Chronic Illnesses or Medical Conditions, Feasibility, Psychological Services, Needs Assessment

Abstract

Objectives: The aims of this quality improvement project were twofold: Phase 1: conduct a needs assessment study for home-based telebehavioral medicine (H-TBM) among medically complex patients living in rural areas seeking care at an academic medical center (AMC) in a Behavioral Medicine Clinic, and Phase 2: evaluate the feasibility of a pilot implementation of H-TBM to improve therapy access for these underserved patients.

Results: The needs assessment study supported patient interest and need for H-TBM services. In the pilot, patients and providers were “satisfied to completely satisfied” using H-TBM. Patients engaging in H-TBM (Phase 2) reported significantly lower acute distress after H-TBM sessions than they experienced prior to sessions (t(29)=4.26; p<.001).

Conclusion: Results demonstrated preliminary acceptance by and feasibility for Behavioral Medicine Clinic patients with complex medical conditions to receive psychotherapy via H-TBM (in their homes), reducing their travel burden. H-TBM services offer the following benefits to chronically ill patients: they help to manage psychosocial complications associated with chronic disease and to prepare for intensive medical interventions.

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Published

2019-06-17

How to Cite

Christon, L. M., Correll, J., Balliet, W., Serber, E. R., Wedin, S., Kilpatrick, R., Holland-Carter, L., Maurer, S., McElligott, J., Barth, K., & Borckardt, J. (2019). Bringing Specialty Telebehavioral Medicine Home: Feasibility of a Quality Improvement Pilot for Medically Complex Patients. Telehealth and Medicine Today, 4. https://doi.org/10.30953/tmt.v4.152

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Research Article: Use Case/Pilot/Methodology
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