Exploring the Normalisation of Telepsychiatry Practice Among Private Psychiatrists in Australia: A Convergent Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The widespread use of telepsychiatry requires a better understanding of its integration into routine practice. Using the normalisation process theory (NPT), we aimed to measure and explore Australian psychiatrists' normalisation of telepsychiatry into private practice.

Methods

This convergent parallel-mixed methods study consists of an online survey of private psychiatrists using the Normalisation Measures Development (NoMAD) instrument and semistructured in-depth interviews of private psychiatrists. We measured normalisation levels by the NPT constructs. We used logistic regression analyses to examine individual (psychiatrist) and practice factors for higher telepsychiatry patient load. We also thematically analysed the interviews according to the NPT. Finally, we

SUBMITTER: Woon LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752830 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature