The recording of personal information as an intervention and-as-an electronic health support

Abstract

Freud & Breuer (1976) were likely the first to advocate the recording of dreams and memories. Recently, this recording has ramified into a variety of practices. It has expanded to include the recording of current experiences, and the recording of thoughts about the future. This growth continues unabated in response to multiple influences: ideas from cognitive psychology (Clark, Beck, & Alford, 1999), better research methodology (Barlow & Hersen, 1984), the availability of personal technology (Appendix) and the need to contain care costs. We will review current recording practices and those on the horizon. To do so, we will distinguish practices in terms of recording format and purpose.