Snapping Out of It: How a Wearable for Self-Tracking Assisted Psychotherapy Bridges the Gap Between Thoughts and the World

Lisa Helena Grønberg Riisager, Thomas Blomseth Christiansen, Stine Bjerrum Møller, Lotte Huniche, jakob Eg Larsen

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Abstract

This case study explores the use of the One Button Tracker (OBT), a wearable self-tracking instrument, by a refugee diagnosed with complex PTSD, in personalized self-tracking assisted psychotherapy. The OBT differs from traditional mHealth methods, which typically rely on predefined tracking parameters, by empowering the patient to focus on their own subjective experiences of phenomena selected during treatment. This approach fosters patient-therapist collaboration, tailoring the therapeutic process to individual needs. Here, the patient chose to track flashbacks, a grounding intervention, and anger experiences. Findings reveal a multifaceted relationship between the patient and the instrument, underscoring the instrument's significance in supporting the therapeutic process. The patient's consistent engagement with the OBT, demonstrates its ability to bridge the gap between daily life and psychotherapy. This study underscores the relevance of integrating personalized self-tracking in therapy demonstrating that such instruments can serve multiple roles, from data collection to therapeutic companions in patients' lives.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCHI 2024 - Extended Abstracts of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Sytems
PublisherACM SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems is the premier international conference on human-computer interaction.
Publication date11. May 2024
Article number529
ISBN (Electronic)9798400703317
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11. May 2024
EventCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2024 - Honolulu, United States
Duration: 11. May 202416. May 2024

Conference

ConferenceCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu
Period11/05/202416/05/2024

Keywords

  • Mental health
  • One Button Tracker
  • personalized self-tracking
  • psychotherapy
  • wearables

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