Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes for Patients of a Digital Psychology Service in Regional and Remote Parts of Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The MindSpot Clinic provides psychological assessment and treatment online or via the telephone to Australian residents. This study examines patient characteristics and treatment outcomes based on geographical location.

Setting

MindSpot Clinic.

Design

Retrospective analysis of patients who started an online assessment between January 2020 and December 2021 and provided a valid postcode that could be categorised as either Major City (n = 34 222) or Regional/Remote (n = 13 408).

Participants

Adults residing in Australia and reporting symptoms of depression or anxiety.

Main outcome measures

Demographic and satisfaction questionnaires, K-10, PHQ-9, GAD-7.

Results

Patient distribution was consistent with the national census, with 28% of patie

SUBMITTER: Staples LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924299 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature