(Khatri, Marziali, Tchernikov, & Shepherd, 2014) Canada | To compare the provision and outcomes of group cognitive behavioral therapy when delivered using VC as compared to in-person delivery. | Non-randomized Pre/post mixed methods quasi experimental (Allowed participants to choose VC or In-person). | Web based VC | N = 18 adults (8 = VC, 10 = In-person) with diagnosis of mood, anxiety disorder, and/or adjustment disorder with access to a computer, webcam, and internet. | Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition and Qualitative theme analysis | Mental Health | BDI-II scores and qualitative analysis of the themes were similar across the two delivery formats. VC is comparable to in-person group based cognitive therapy. |
(Kitamura, Zurawel-Balaura, & Wong, 2010) Canada | Use systematic review of the literature to evaluate the feasibility of assessing, monitoring, and managing oncology patients via video conferencing. | Systematic review | Specific VC type for each article Not discussed. | N = 19 published articles of 15 clinical oncology patient groups: one small RCT; 7 non-randomized with control groups, and 7 case studies. Total 709 VC study patients and 346 control patients. | Reported outcomes included patient satisfaction (no validated scales) and preference for VC consultation, costs, provider satisfaction and convenience. accessibility of care and clinical outcomes limited. | Oncology | VC is feasible, effective for assessing, monitoring, and managing oncology patients, and clinical outcomes were not compromised; time and cost were comparable or reduced. Limited power of inference with small samples and methodological weaknesses. |
(Lewis, 2003) United States | To evaluate a web monitoring system intended to improve walking ability post-stroke. | Case-Study | Web based VC system with integrated performance indicators. | N = 2 | Post-satisfaction questionnaire. | Rehabilitation | One participant evaluated the system favorable and one participant wanted an in person therapist. |
(Lipman, Kenny, & Marziali, 2011) Canada | To evaluate the feasibility of providing web-based support and education for single mothers. | Pre/post mixed methods descriptive quasi experimental. | Web Based VC | N= 15 single mothers with health disparity having children ages 3 - 9. | Qualitative interviews, demographic, medications, CES-D, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Social Provisions Scale, and Parenting Stress Index-Short Form. | Mental Health | Positive perceptions of the VC intervention via qualitative evaluation and improvement of all quantitative outcome measures. |
(Man, Soong, Tam, & Hui-Chan, 2005) Hong Kong, China | Comparing the effectiveness of online VC with interactive software, interactive software alone, in-person and control for problem-solving skill training groups for persons with Brain Injury. | Comparative effectiveness Pre/post quasi experimental | Web Based VC | N = 109 person with Acquired Brain Injury in Hong Kong. | Problem-solving skills, Activities of Daily living. | Neurology/ Brain Injury | VC with therapist- administered group was effective in improving problem solving skills in persons with ABI. |