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Journal of Gambling Studies
Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies 1/2008

01-03-2008 | Original Paper

Exposure Therapy for Problem Gambling via Videoconferencing: A Case Report

Authors: Jane Oakes, Malcolm W. Battersby, Rene G. Pols, Paul Cromarty

Published in: Journal of Gambling Studies | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

This case report of a 31 year old woman who described her main problem as an uncontrollable urge to gamble on electronic gaming machines describes the application of exposure therapy (ET) by videoconferencing and the use of a clinical therapy assistant in the treatment of pathological gambling. The case study is used to demonstrate the effectiveness of this treatment with six sessions of therapy and 4 year follow up. The use of videoconferencing is discussed in relation to treatment effectiveness, ongoing follow up for the client and education and support for a community mental health nurse, therapy assistant, in a rural setting in South Australia. The implications of using this modality for the treatment of rural patients with problem gambling is discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Exposure Therapy for Problem Gambling via Videoconferencing: A Case Report
Authors
Jane Oakes
Malcolm W. Battersby
Rene G. Pols
Paul Cromarty
Publication date
01-03-2008
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gambling Studies / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3602
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-007-9074-4

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