ERIC Number: ED664589
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Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 149
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ISBN: 979-8-3468-0813-8
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Towards Independence: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study on the Technology Needs of the Clinical Department Overseeing the Behavioral Intervention of Persons with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in Community Integration Settings
Rosenie K. Blanc
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
This study explored the perceptions and experiences of behavioral clinicians regarding the use of technology in behavior plan development and the application of virtual reality (VR) for crisis intervention training. A thematic analysis was used to identify key themes based on the benefits and challenges of incorporating technology into plan development and VR applications based on recorded transcribed interviews. The finding from this exploratory qualitative case study revealed that technology significantly simplified behavior management, enhanced daily workflow efficiency, and facilitated personalized client care through advanced data collection and analysis tools. Clinicians emphasized the importance of remote monitoring through tracking systems and improved communication facilitated by incorporating technology. However, challenges such as technical issues, and resistance to adopting innovative technologies were noted. VR emerged as a promising tool of interest for immersive and realistic crisis intervention training, yet its adoption is hindered by resistance to change, and lack of expertise. This case study underscores the necessity for comprehensive training programs to enhance clinician proficiency in using technological tools. Overall, the integration of technology, including VR, telehealth, and online training modules, plays a crucial role in modern behavioral health practices, providing clinicians with advanced tools to improve client outcomes. Future research should focus on long-term impacts, comparative effectiveness of different technologies, and strategies to overcome adoption barriers, cost, data security and privacy concerns to ensure that technological advancements continue to support and enhance behavioral health practices for self-determinism and quality of life. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Technology, Clinical Psychology, Clinics, Intervention, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Behavioral Sciences, Attitudes, Computer Simulation, Crisis Management, Technological Literacy, Resistance to Change
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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