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  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Virtual psychotherapy is a common mental health intervention.
  • Limited research exists on patient perspectives regarding online therapy.
  • Patient factors significantly influence mental health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient experiences with virtually delivered psychotherapy.
  • To identify factors contributing to positive and negative online therapy experiences.
  • To gather patient recommendations for improving virtual mental health services.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving interviews with 33 patients receiving synchronous virtual psychotherapy.
  • Inductive thematic analysis of transcribed interviews.
  • Ensured trustworthiness through audit trails and rigorous coding methods.

Main Results:

  • Positive experiences included convenience, accessibility, and therapist connection.
  • Negative experiences involved technology issues, perceived disconnection, and privacy concerns.
  • Patient characteristics influenced their online therapy experience.

Conclusions:

  • Patients value convenience and accessibility in virtual psychotherapy.
  • Addressing technology challenges, privacy, and non-verbal communication is crucial for effective online therapy.
  • Patient perspectives offer valuable insights for optimizing virtual mental health care practices.