Abstract:
Objective: In this paper, we identify available telepsychology
guidelines, understand similarities and differences, and organize the contents into a model of core practice domains
pertinent to a variety of applications of telepsychology
practice.
Method: A scoping review of current telepsychology
guidelines was conducted to identify, organize, and distill
available telepsychology guidelines (Arksey & O'Malley,
2005, Int J Soc Res Methodol, 8, 19–32).
Results: We identified overlap among five sets of telepsychology guidelines currently available and presented
a consolidated model including nine practice domains
influenced by practice setting and modality.
Conclusions: Telepsychology has the potential to address
current issues in availability, accessibility, acceptability,
anonymity, and affordability of mental health services but
establishing or engaging in telepsychology practice has
been daunting for many practitioners. Telepsychologists
can disseminate applications of this model in different
settings and with different modalities and this practice
model can inform future development of competencies.