Attitudes of the general population and mental health practitioners towards blended therapy in Austria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mental health problems are steadily increasing worldwide. In Austria, the overall supply of mental health services is low, especially in rural areas. Mobile technology and a blended care approach have the potential to overcome problems with service provision. The aim of this study was to map the attitudes of practitioners and people living in Austria towards blended therapy.

Method

Two individual online questionnaires (including the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, advantages and disadvantages, useful features) were distributed to practitioners and the general population in Austria.

Results

The questionnaires were answered by 152 members of the general public and 129 practitioners. The general population and practitioners seem to be cau

SUBMITTER: Mittmann G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794416 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature