Improving Homework in Therapy for Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Kushniruk Andre, Stryczek Krysttel C, Kim Joanna J, Bunnell Brian E, Schuler Kaitlyn R, Ivanova Julia, Flynn Lea, Barrera Janelle F, Niazi Jasmine, Turner Dylan, Welch Brandon M
Primary Institution: University of South Florida
Hypothesis
What barriers do therapists face when implementing homework with adult clients, and how can technology help?
Conclusion
The study shows that technology-based solutions like Adhere.ly can help therapists overcome challenges in homework implementation for adult clients.
Supporting Evidence
- Therapists reported that clients often forget to complete homework assignments.
- Adhere.ly was perceived as a potential solution to improve homework adherence.
- Participants emphasized the need for technology to help manage homework assignments.
- Focus groups revealed that therapists struggle with time constraints when assigning homework.
- Survey results indicated that most therapists find homework important for client outcomes.
- Participants suggested that reminders could significantly improve homework completion rates.
- Therapists expressed a need for more integrated solutions to manage homework effectively.
- Feedback from therapists guided the development of new features for Adhere.ly.
Takeaway
Therapists often struggle to get adult clients to do homework between sessions, but a new app could make it easier for them to complete their assignments.
Methodology
The study used mixed methods, including focus groups and a survey of therapists.
Potential Biases
Participants may have been more comfortable with technology than the average therapist, which could skew results.
Limitations
The sample size was small, and recruitment was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily English-speaking adults, with a majority being female and White.
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