Blended Therapy From the Perspective of Mental Health Professionals in Routine Mental Health Care: Mixed Methods Analysis of Cross-Sectional Survey Data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital interventions play an innovative role in the treatment of mental health disorders, offering evidence-based solutions across a wide range of conditions. Blended therapy (BT), which integrates digitally delivered interventions with face-to-face therapy, has shown promise. However, challenges such as low uptake hinder widespread implementation. Mental health professionals are key stakeholders for the adoption of BT in routine care settings.

Objective

This study explores mental health professionals' perspectives on BT, specifically assessing their perceived knowledge of, acceptance of, usage of, and perceptions of different BT types. Additionally, it examines mental health professionals' perceived advantages and disadvantages of BT, challenges associated with

SUBMITTER: Kneubuhler AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12774310 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature