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Examining models of psychologists' telepsychology use during the COVID-19 pandemic: A national cross-sectional study.
McKee, Grace B; Pierce, Bradford S; Donovan, Emily K; Perrin, Paul B.
  • McKee GB; Advanced Fellowship Program in Mental Illness Research and Treatment, Mid-Atlantic Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • Pierce BS; Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • Donovan EK; Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
  • Perrin PB; Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
J Clin Psychol ; 77(10): 2405-2423, 2021 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1239991
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The aim of this study is to apply the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and technology acceptance model (TAM) to psychologists' telepsychology use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

METHODS:

A sample of 2619 US-licensed psychologists completed a survey assessing telepsychology use and aspects of both models in May 2020.

RESULTS:

Cross-sectional TRA and TAM path models evidenced excellent fit in explaining psychologists' telepsychology use. The TRA indicated that psychologists' attitudes concerning telepsychology and subjective norms were associated with intentions to use telepsychology, which related to percentage of clinical work performed via telepsychology. The TAM showed that perceived usefulness of telepsychology and perceived ease of use were associated with attitudes toward telepsychology. Perceived usefulness was associated with psychologists' intention to use telepsychology, as was perceived ease of use.

CONCLUSION:

Efforts to facilitate telepsychology provision during the pandemic and broadly may benefit from trainings and campaigns to address attitudes toward telepsychology, subjective norms, and perceived ease of use.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychology / Attitude of Health Personnel / Telemedicine / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Clin Psychol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jclp.23173

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychology / Attitude of Health Personnel / Telemedicine / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: J Clin Psychol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jclp.23173