Machine learning judged neutral facial expressions as key factors for a "good therapist" within the first five minutes: An experiment to simulate online video counselling

• Main Authors: Satoshi Yokoyama (Author), Asuna Shikano (Author), Hiroki Chiba (Author), Takeshi Murakami (Author), Takushi Kawamorita (Author), Takayuki Murayama (Author), Daisuke Ito (Author), Kanako Ichikura (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Machine learning models were employed to discern patients' impressions from the therapists' facial expressions during a virtual online video counselling session. Methods: Eight therapists simulated an online video counselling session for the same patient. The facial emotions of...