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Transitioning to Telehealth for COVID-19 and Beyond: Perspectives of Community Mental Health Clinicians.
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Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research . Oct2022, Vol. 49 Issue 4, p524-530. 7p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- In response to COVID-19, mental health clinics transitioned to telehealth to maintain psychotherapy delivery. Community mental health (CMH) settings, which are often under-resourced, likely experienced many barriers. This study examined CMH clinicians' experiences transitioning to telehealth. Data came from a state-funded initiative training CMH clinicians in cognitive behavioral therapy. Participants (N = 197) completed pre-training and post-consultation surveys which included questions about their experiences with telehealth. Most clinicians found telehealth beneficial and effective. Clinicians strongly endorsed wanting telehealth as an option even after in-person services resume. CMH clinicians rated "engaging younger children" as the most significant barrier to telehealth. Despite some telehealth barriers, clinicians generally viewed telehealth favorably and prefer having it as a long-term option. Future work should continue to understand when telehealth may be advantageous and for whom in order to improve the accessibility and quality of behavioral health services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10943412
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 159381643
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11414-022-09799-z