Emma Wallin|Susanne Mattsson|Erik Olsson
The Preference for Internet-Based Psychological Interventions by Individuals Without Past or Current Use of Mental Health Treatment Delivered Online: A Survey Study With Mixed-Methods Analysis
Uppsala University|Uppsala University|Uppsala University
use internet potential increase access evidencebased mental health services farreaching population low cost however low takeup rates routine care indicate barriers implementing internetbased interventions yet fully identifiedthe aim study evaluate preference internetbased psychological interventions compared treatment delivered face face among individuals without past current use mental health treatment delivered online aim investigate predictors treatment preference complement quantitative analyses qualitative data perceived advantages disadvantages internetbased interventionstwo convenience samples used sample 1 recruited occupational setting n231 sample 2 consisted individuals previously treated cancer n208 data collected using paperandpencil survey analyzed using mixed methodsthe preference internetbased psychological interventions low sample 1 65 sample 2 26 participants preferred psychological interventions delivered face face use internet search read healthrelated information significant predictor treatment preference sample 1 odds ratio 282 95 ci 118675 sample 2 352 95 ci 133929 born outside sweden significant predictor preference internetbased interventions sample 2 624 95 ci 1293016 similar advantages disadvantages mentioned samples perceived advantages internetbased interventions included flexibility regarding time location low effort accessibility anonymity credibility user empowerment improved communication therapist client perceived disadvantages included anonymity low credibility impoverished communication therapist client fear negative side effects requirements computer literacy concerns confidentialityinternetbased interventions reported preferred choice minority participants results suggest internetbased interventions specific advantages may facilitate helpseeking among individuals disadvantages may restrict use initiatives increase treatment acceptability may benefit addressing advantages disadvantages reported study