ABSTRACT
Introduction: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) aims to decrease emotional dysregulation, particularly through psychoeducation groups targeting skills learning. In March 2020, the confinement due to COVID-19 abruptly interrupted these groups. We continued skills training through YouTube videos. Our objective is to evaluate the feasibility of this format during the confinement. Method(s): All the participants in the DBT skills group carried out in Strasbourg were included (n = 37). The psychoeducational videos were published biweekly during the confinement on the YouTube channel "GREMO HUS". Participants were encouraged to view these videos by calls/messages. One month after the end of the confinement, an online questionnaire assessed satisfaction. Result(s): In total, 92% of patients responded. Of the 34 respondents, 28 (82%) had watched at least one video, and 32% had watched more than 6 videos. A very large majority of users were satisfied with the videos. Seventy-nine percent said they were very helpful in understanding the skills, and 77% thought they had used the DBT skills more frequently. All but one said that the skills helped them to overcome difficulties in times of confinement. Discussion(s): Our study is the first to interview patients directly regarding DBT YouTube videos. These videos were considered relevant by participants during the confinement period. Their use could compliment DBT skills training groups, and serve as a training support for therapists.Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Masson SAS
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) aims to decrease emotional dysregulation, particularly through psychoeducation groups targeting skills learning. In March 2020, the confinement due to COVID-19 abruptly interrupted these groups. We continued skills training through YouTube videos. Our objective is to evaluate the feasibility of this format during the confinement. Method: All the participants in the DBT skills group carried out in Strasbourg were included (n = 37). The psychoeducational videos were published biweekly during the confinement on the YouTube channel “GREMO HUS”. Participants were encouraged to view these videos by calls/messages. One month after the end of the confinement, an online questionnaire assessed satisfaction. Results: In total, 92% of patients responded. Of the 34 respondents, 28 (82%) had watched at least one video, and 32% had watched more than 6 videos. A very large majority of users were satisfied with the videos. Seventy-nine percent said they were very helpful in understanding the skills, and 77% thought they had used the DBT skills more frequently. All but one said that the skills helped them to overcome difficulties in times of confinement. Discussion: Our study is the first to interview patients directly regarding DBT YouTube videos. These videos were considered relevant by participants during the confinement period. Their use could compliment DBT skills training groups, and serve as a training support for therapists.