Understanding psychology students' perspective on video psychotherapy and their intention to offer it after graduation: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Video psychotherapy (VPT) demonstrated strong clinical efficacy in the past, with patients and psychotherapists expressing satisfaction with its outcomes. Despite this, VPT only gained full recognition from the German healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. As society increasingly relies on new media, it seems likely that VPT will become even more relevant. Previous studies surveyed practicing psychotherapists and patients about advantages and disadvantages of VPT. In contrast, our approach targets a younger generation, specifically psychology students intending to become licensed practitioners after graduation.

Methods

Our mixed-methods study was conducted in an online survey format and had two main objectives. Firstly, we investigated which person-rela

SUBMITTER: Meier JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10620503 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature