Mastery of teletherapy is related to better therapeutic relationship and presence in teletherapy: the development of the teletherapy intervention scale

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Авг. 2, 2023

Providing teletherapy requires a unique therapeutic approach and mastery of the context. We aimed to develop self-report scale for interventions pertinent teletherapy, examine its relationship with process variables, therapists' attitudes towards technology.A total 839 therapists participated in survey study that included standardized measures (real relationship, working alliance, presence), intention use future, list 13 intervention items we hypothesized be specific format.Twelve loaded on one factor, good reliability. The 12-item Teletherapy Intervention Scale was positively related real presence sessions, as well positive future.Aspects practice may successfully captured by scale, adequately navigating challenges opportunities might enhance process. Further studies are needed provide additional validation how best this research clinical training.

Язык: Английский

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Assessing patients' attitudes towards telepsychotherapy: The development of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology‐patient version

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 29(6), С. 1918 - 1927

Опубликована: Июнь 16, 2022

This study presents the development of a self-report measure patients' attitudes towards telepsychotherapy. The is based on well-researched model using technology, Unified Theory Acceptance and Use Technology (UTAUT) framework (Venkatesh et al., 2003). We examined psychometric properties UTAUT adapted for psychotherapy patients (UTAUT-P) in sample 107 who received telepsychotherapy via video conferencing during COVID-19 pandemic. Exploratory factor analysis resulted 14-item UTAUT-P version, with four factors-(1) Therapy Quality Expectancy, (2) Convenience, (3) Ease Use, (4) Pressure from Others-and was further corroborated by results confirmatory analysis. Our indicated four-factor model's adequate fit to data demonstrated construct validity reliability factors. All factors, except were significantly positively associated intention use technology future. complements research therapists' telepsychotherapy, therapist version UTAUT. developed might be helpful, brief tool clinical practice, which give patient voice around potential their care. initial application pandemic offers building block future outside context forced transition.

Язык: Английский

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A study on the attitude of Polish psychotherapists towards online therapy – Polish adaptation of the UTAUT-T (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology – Therapist version) and verification of the UTAUT-T model

Psychiatria Polska, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 58(3), С. 541 - 558

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2024

The aim of the study was to verify psychometric properties Polish adaptation Unified Theory Acceptance and Use Technology - Therapist version (UTAUT-T) UTAUT-T model in a group psychotherapists.

Язык: Английский

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Therapists’ practical implementation and preparation of online counseling in the post-pandemic era

Current Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 42(34), С. 30548 - 30560

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2023

Язык: Английский

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The Factors of the Psychotherapists' Attitude Towards Technology: Combining Attitudes Towards Technology and Technology Readiness Models

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 31(5)

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024

The study aimed to explore psychotherapists' attitudes towards new technologies. Understanding the factors influencing their acceptance of technologies is essential improving accessibility, quality, and effectiveness psychotherapeutic care in digital age. Based on previous research from different fields (e.g., e-government mobile applications), we integrated Unified Theory Acceptance Use Technology (UTAUT-T) with Readiness Index (TRI). UTAUT-T focuses one's perception technology, while TRI emphasizes individual characteristics. Therefore, regard solutions by analysing related technology users (psychotherapists).

Язык: Английский

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Acceptance and Use of eHealth in Support and Psychological Therapy for People With Intellectual Disabilities: Two Cross-Sectional Studies of Health Care Professionals

JMIR Formative Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8, С. e52788 - e52788

Опубликована: Ноя. 12, 2024

Acceptance of health care professionals is paramount importance for the uptake and implementation eHealth. The Unified Theory Use Technology (UTAUT) model a widely used framework studying professionals' acceptance actual use eHealth among general client populations. However, there limited understanding working with people intellectual disabilities (ID).

Язык: Английский

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Clinicians’ Attitudes Toward Telepsychology in Addiction and Mental Health Services, and Prediction of Postpandemic Telepsychology Uptake: Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Formative Research, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 6(5), С. e35535 - e35535

Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented uptake of telepsychology services; however, clinicians have mixed attitudes toward virtual technologies.This study (1) explored clinicians' experiences and intentions to use video, telephone, in-person services, (2) tested the utility unified theory acceptance technology (UTAUT) predict offer after pandemic.Clinician satisfaction therapeutic alliance were compared across in-person, telephone while intention video services among 118 addiction mental health during pandemic.Clinicians reported more positive with than both technologies; further, greater experiences, attitudes, measures. Based on UTAUT, performance expectancy positively predicted concurrent (β=0.46; P<.001) (β=0.35; pandemic. Social influence (β=0.24; P=.004) facilitating conditions (β=0.19; P=.03) additionally services.Clinicians rated technologies, perceived services. Performance was primary facilitator modalities.

Язык: Английский

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How to make the most of routine outcome monitoring (ROM): A multitude of clinical decisions and nuances to consider

Journal of Clinical Psychology, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 78(10), С. 2054 - 2065

Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2022

Abstract Routine outcome monitoring (ROM) involves the use of patient‐reported standardized measures to monitor progress throughout course treatment, followed by feedback patient's scores therapist. The potential benefits ROM have been established, however, from our own experiences, we know that implementation in clinical practice can be challenging. We therefore wanted explore more detail exactly how might able apply difficult contexts. inspiring case illustrations this issue Journal Clinical Psychology: In Session highlight heterogeneity systems, and way which used treatment. Just as there are many ways interpreting a survey data‐point, also may complement treatment supervision. Whether or not is implemented partly determined clinic policies routines, but remain multitude decisions require careful consideration individual To evidence supporting using ROM, further empirical support guidance needed on therapists their work evidence‐based practice. make suggestions for additional uses deliberate practice, teletherapy look toward novel assessing near future.

Язык: Английский

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Patients’ attachment avoidance and their perceived quality of the real relationship predict patients’ attitudes towards telepsychotherapy

Counselling Psychology Quarterly, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 36(2), С. 251 - 271

Опубликована: Июль 3, 2022

ABSTRACTDuring the early months of COVID-19 pandemic, patients in individual psychotherapy needed to suddenly transition telepsychotherapy (TPT), and for many it was their first experience remote treatment. Since TPT appears be here stay after pandemic ends, is crucial understand which factors determine whether a good fit patients. We aimed examine patients' relational predictors, both trait- (attachment avoidance attachment anxiety) state-like (working alliance, real relationship) attitudes towards TPT, potential mediating role variables between trait-like attitudes. used longitudinal design, where (N = 719) who were participated an online survey at beginning follow-up three later. Patients completed measures symptom severity, Covid-related distress, anxiety avoidance, perceived quality therapeutic relationship alliance relationship), attitude TPT. Results suggested that higher levels predicted more negative patient-reported sessions mediated this Patient's are important predictors could indicate suitability format, as well inform clinicians' efforts building genuine connection with online.KEYWORDS: Telepsychotherapyattitudesworking alliancereal relationshipattachment AcknowledgmentsThe authors thank lab students, Dr. Tracy Prout her students help patient recruitment.Disclosure statementNo conflict interest reported by author(s).Notes1. calculated means based on sum scores dividing sums 24 (number items RR-C).Additional informationNotes contributorsVera BékésDr. Vera Békés Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology Co-Director Psychodynamic Program Ferkuaf Graduate School Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York. Her research focuses process various settings, including interventions, trauma.Katie Aafjes-Van DoornDr. Katie Aafjes-van Doorn Ferkauf different modalities, therapist training therapists' use technology. She currently associate editor journal Psychology: Science & Practice.

Язык: Английский

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Therapists’ teletherapy experiences during the pandemic in China and the United States

Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15(1), С. 32 - 50

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024

Therapists' experience with teletherapy pre-pandemic differed widely across countries. We explored potential differences in use therapists China and the USA 2020. Results showed that pre-pandemic, had more training experience, they also positive views about teletherapy. During pandemic, both groups reported on effectiveness of Unlike China, an increase their self-disclosure. Therapists similar therapeutic relationship. These findings highlight general similarities along specific between groups, future research is needed to examine experiences develop effective therapist trainings, outside pandemic context.

Язык: Английский

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