Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling at a Distance: Challenges, Strategies and Ethics to Consider

Distance counseling (telecounseling) is a method of service delivery with potential to supplement traditional vocational rehabilitation services. Telecounseling is discussed in relation to distance education and telemedicine. The challenges of using this mode of communication in vocational rehabilit...

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Published inThe Journal of rehabilitation Vol. 66; no. 1; p. 11
Main Author Riemer-Reiss, Marti
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington, D.C National Rehabilitation Association 01.01.2000
Subjects
Counseling
Ethics
Innovations
Telecommunications
Telemedicine
Vocational rehabilitation
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Summary:Distance counseling (telecounseling) is a method of service delivery with potential to supplement traditional vocational rehabilitation services. Telecounseling is discussed in relation to distance education and telemedicine. The challenges of using this mode of communication in vocational rehabilitation settings involve potential technological difficulties, discomfort with technology, relationship development, inequitable access, and ethical issues. Advantages of distance rehabilitation counseling include increased resources, cost-effectiveness, convenience, and efficiency. Although telecounseling will not replace the conventional mode of service delivery, it could become an essential component to improve the caliber of vocational rehabilitation counseling.
ISSN:0022-4154