Online Psychotherapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Singh, Simrandeep; Sagar, Rajesh

doi:10.1177/02537176211070427

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“…The proportion of patients treated via telephone declined to pre-pandemic levels during the third year of the pandemic, while the proportion of patients treated via the internet in 2022 was seven times higher than in 2020. Therefore, it seems that psychotherapists learned to appreciate the advantages of psychotherapy provided via the internet, such as local flexibility, reduced travel time and costs, and providing access to care in underserved locations [28], resulting in a significant proportion of patients being treated in this format even at the begin of the third year of the pandemic. Therefore, it seems likely that the increase in online psychotherapy as a response to this public health emergency will be a stable change.…”

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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects the Provision of Psychotherapy: Results from Three Online Surveys on Austrian Psychotherapists

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Jesser

Probst

et al. 2023

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This study aimed to assess patient numbers and the format in which psychotherapy was delivered by Austrian psychotherapists during different time points of the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore psychotherapists` experiences on pandemic-associated changes in their psychotherapeutic work as well as their wishes for support in their professional activities. Three cross-sectional online surveys were conducted between March 2020 and May 2022. The total number of participating psychotherapists was n = 1547 in 2020, n = 238 in 2021, and n = 510 in 2022. The number of patients treated was highest in 2022 and lowest at the beginning of the pandemic (p < 0.001). During the lockdown in 2020, only 25.0% of patients were treated in personal contact. This proportion increased in the following years, reaching 86.9% in 2022 (p < 0.001). After a substantial increase in the proportion of patients treated via the telephone and internet during the first lockdown, both proportions decreased during the pandemics’ second and third year (p < 0.001). However, a larger proportion of patients were treated via the internet in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic times (p < 0.001). Psychotherapists reported that the pandemic affected mainly the setting in which psychotherapy was provided (29.6%), the working conditions and workload (27.1%), as well as the demand for psychotherapy (26.9%). About one-third of psychotherapists expressed support wishes for their psychotherapeutic work. Results suggest that the pandemic went along with a partial shift in the provision of psychotherapy towards psychotherapy via the internet but not the telephone. The increase in patient numbers and psychotherapists` reports of increased workload suggest a rise in the demand for mental health care during and in the aftermath of the pandemic.

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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects the Provision of Psychotherapy: Results from Three Online Surveys on Austrian Psychotherapists

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Probst

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“…It cannot be said that these changes will be long-lasting; it is certain that the number of people requesting online therapeutic intervention during the period in which restrictions were operative increased a lot, which is an aspect that required difficult adaptation even among therapists [ 79 , 80 ].…”

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The Involvement of Age, Gender, and Personality Variables in Alcohol Consumption during the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romanian University Students

Rada

Lungu

2023

Behavioral Sciences

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This study aimed to explore the age, gender, and personality variables involved in alcohol consumption (AC) at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania among 210 bachelor’s and master’s students aged between 19 and 25 years. The results of the Freiburg Personality Inventory–Revised and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test were examined using a logistic model and cluster analysis. The prevalence of problematic AC was relatively low (10.5%). The risk of males being part of the problematic AC cluster was 5.223 times higher than that of females (p < 0.001). Increasing age was associated with a decrease in the risk of belonging to the problematic cluster by a factor of 0.733 (p = 0.001). Increasing scores on the Frankness and Somatic Complaints personality scales were associated with a decreased risk of belonging to the problematic cluster of AC, with factors of 0.738 (95% CI, 0.643 to 0.848), Wald χ2(1) = 18.424, and p < 0.001 and 0.901 (95% CI, 0.813 to 0.999), Wald χ2(1) = 3.925, and p = 0.048, respectively. More action to prevent AC is needed in men, especially in those at the beginning of their university studies. It is necessary to intervene to decrease the interest in making a good impression (low scores on the Frankness Scale) so as to increase healthy autonomy using critical thinking and find a balance between the internal and external loci of control. Students from faculties with profiles that deal with health and its promotion are less vulnerable to problematic alcohol consumption, even if they have a withdrawn, pessimistic personality (low scores on Somatic Complaints).

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“…Counselling and therapy sessions may now be done remotely via the use of digital platforms, giving people greater access to these services. When in-person contacts are impractical or impossible, patients still have the option of receiving mental health care via video calls or chat-based therapy sessions [95].…”

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Intrusion Of Technology Ushering a New Concept from the Perspective of Promoting Patient- Centered-Care.

Dasgupta

2023

Preprint

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The intrusion of technology in healthcare has ushered in a transformative era in the delivery of patient-centered care. This paper explores the multifaceted impact of technology from the perspective of promoting patient-centered care. As digital health tools, telehealth platforms, and innovative solutions continue to evolve, they present both opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers and patients alike. The adoption of technology has the potential to empower patients, enhance their engagement in healthcare decision-making, and improve access to medical information. However, it also raises concerns about privacy, data security, and the digital divide. This paper delves into the various dimensions of technology's influence on patient-centered care, including patient empowerment, shared decision-making, and the role of healthcare practitioners in this digital landscape. It also discusses the intersection of technology and patient advocacy, highlighting the potential for technology-enabled patient as an organization concept to advocate for patients' rights and needs. The paper emphasizes the importance of addressing these technological changes in healthcare policy and regulation to ensure that they align with the principles of patient-centered care. In conclusion, the intrusion of technology in healthcare is reshaping the patient-provider relationship and the delivery of care, offering immense promise for patient-centered care while necessitating thoughtful consideration of ethical, privacy, and accessibility concerns in this evolving landscape.

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Online Psychotherapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects the Provision of Psychotherapy: Results from Three Online Surveys on Austrian Psychotherapists

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects the Provision of Psychotherapy: Results from Three Online Surveys on Austrian Psychotherapists

The Involvement of Age, Gender, and Personality Variables in Alcohol Consumption during the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romanian University Students

Intrusion Of Technology Ushering a New Concept from the Perspective of Promoting Patient- Centered-Care.

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