Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Harnessing Technology: Improving Speech-Language Pathology Practices with Insights from Anxiety Apps

Harnessing Technology: Improving Speech-Language Pathology Practices with Insights from Anxiety Apps

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of mobile health (mHealth) applications into therapeutic practices offers promising advancements. A recent study titled An analysis on self-management and treatment-related functionality and characteristics of highly rated anxiety apps (Drissi et al., 2020) sheds light on the efficacy of anxiety apps, providing valuable insights that can be leveraged by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to enhance therapeutic outcomes, particularly for children.

The study analyzed 167 highly-rated, free anxiety apps available on Android and iOS platforms, focusing on their management methods, intervention approaches, and additional functionalities. Key findings from the study revealed:

For SLPs, these findings highlight the importance of incorporating diverse, evidence-based methods into therapeutic practices. Here are some practical steps to integrate these insights:

  1. Adopt Gamification: Use gamified elements to make therapy sessions more interactive and fun. This can improve engagement and motivation among children.
  2. Integrate Breathing Exercises: Incorporate breathing exercises to help children manage anxiety and improve their focus during therapy sessions.
  3. Leverage Educational Content: Provide educational resources for children and their families to understand and manage communication disorders effectively.
  4. Ensure Offline Access: Develop offline functionalities for therapy apps to ensure continuous support and progress tracking.
  5. Collaborate with Experts: Work with mental health professionals to design comprehensive therapy programs that address both communication and emotional needs.

In conclusion, the integration of anxiety app functionalities into speech-language pathology practices offers a data-driven approach to enhancing therapeutic outcomes for children. By adopting diverse management methods, leveraging gamification, and ensuring offline accessibility, SLPs can create a supportive and engaging therapeutic environment. Collaboration with mental health professionals can further ensure the efficacy and comprehensiveness of therapy programs.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: An analysis on self-management and treatment-related functionality and characteristics of highly rated anxiety apps.


Citation: Drissi, N., Ouhbi, S., Janati Idrissi, M. A., & Ghogho, M. (2020). An analysis on self-management and treatment-related functionality and characteristics of highly rated anxiety apps. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 141, 104243. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2020.104243
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

Connect with Marnee on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest in Speech-Language Pathology and Online Therapy Services.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding career
in online therapy apply today!

APPLY NOW

Sign Up For a Demo Today

Does your school need
Online Therapy Services

SIGN UP