User experiences of an online therapist-guided psychotherapy platform, OPTT: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In the last few years, online psychotherapy programs have burgeoned since they are a more accessible and scalable treatment option compared to in-person therapies. While these online programs are promising, understanding the user experience and perceptions of care is essential for program optimization.

Methods

This study investigated the experiences of end-users who had previously received online psychotherapy through a web-based platform. A 35-item multiple-choice survey was developed by the research team and distributed to past users to capture their perceptions of the program.

Results

The survey yielded 163 responses, with a 90 % completion rate. Participants were predominantly white and female, with an average age of 42 years. While most participants

SUBMITTER: Stephenson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10235428 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature