Palm Pilots Bridge Communication Gap Between Therapists And Patients
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 20:16
in Psychology & Sociology
Palm Pilots already perform a variety of functions, and in the future, they may be used as a therapeutic tool that benefits people with personality disorders. In a new study, researchers used Palm Pilots as electronic diaries to record and analyze mood variability in patients with borderline personality disorder and found that the devices helped bridge an important communication gap between therapists and patients.