Portuguese Psychologists' Attitudes Toward Internet Interventions: Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the significant body of evidence on the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of internet interventions, the implementation of such programs in Portugal is virtually non-existent. In addition, Portuguese psychologists' use and their attitudes towards such interventions is largely unknown.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore Portuguese psychologists' knowledge, training, use and attitudes towards internet interventions; to investigate perceived advantages and limitations of such interventions; identify potential drivers and barriers impacting implementation; and study potential factors associated to previous use and attitudes towards internet interventions.

Methods

An online cross-sectional survey was developed by the authors and disseminated by

SUBMITTER: Mendes-Santos C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7171568 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature