ERIC Number: EJ855443
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Publication Date: 2009-Aug
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The Intelligent e-Therapy System: A New Paradigm for Telepsychology and Cybertherapy
Alcaniz, M.; Botella, C.; Banos, R. M.; Zaragoza, I.; Guixeres, J.
British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, v37 n3 p287-296 Aug 2009
One of the main drawbacks of computer-assisted psychology tools developed up to now is related to the real time customisation and adaptation of the content to each patient depending on his/her activity. In this paper we propose a new approach for mental e-health treatments named Intelligent e-Therapy (eIT) with capabilities for ambient intelligence and ubiquitous computing. From a technical point of view, an eIT system is based on four fundamental axes: ambient intelligence for capturing physiological, psychological and contextual information of the patient; persuasive computing for changing/reinforcing behaviours; ubiquitous computing for using the system at any place, and at any time; and multiple technological platforms support. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Computers, Therapy, Psychology, Counseling Techniques, Information Technology, Computer Mediated Communication, Mental Health, Counseling Effectiveness, Context Effect, Behavior Modification, Access to Computers, Obesity, Foreign Countries, Health Promotion, Intelligent Tutoring Systems
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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