Patients' acceptance of video consultations in the mental health services: A systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research.

Background: Clinical effectiveness of video consultations in the mental health services is comparable with in-person consultations. Acceptance has typically been rated in surveys that do not give a deeper understanding behind the phenomenon. The aim of this synthesis is to explore mental health patients' perceptions of factors that influence their acceptance of video consultations viewed from the perspective of the patient.

A qualitative study of patients' and providers' experiences with the use of videoconferences by older adults with depression.

The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of patients and providers regarding the use of videoconferences in older patients with depression. The qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews with patients and providers and focus group interviews with providers. Themes were identified through using thematic analysis.

Patients' and providers' experiences with video consultations used in the treatment of older patients with unipolar depression: A systematic review.

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Depression is the most common cause of mental illness amongst older people. As a result of the growth of the older population, it is expected that an increasing number of older people will need treatment. Depression can be effectively treated-but fewer than half of those who are affected receive treatment.

Videoconferences and Treatment of Depression: Satisfaction Score Correlated with Number of Sessions Attended but Not with Age.

To investigate whether there is a correlation between age and satisfaction with the use of videoconferences (VCs) and whether the number of video sessions had an impact on satisfaction. This study was a subanalysis of the joint European project, MasterMind, and participants were recruited from15 pilot studies in 11 different countries. The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire 8 (CSQ 8) was used as assessment tool, and scores were summed to give total scores.

Disagreement in Satisfaction Between Patients and Providers in the Use of Videoconferences by Depressed Adults.

To evaluate whether there was a difference in satisfaction scores between providers and patients in the use of videoconferences (VCs) by depressed adults. This study was a subanalysis of the joint European project, MasterMind, and participants were recruited from 15 pilot studies in 11 different countries. The Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ)-3 was used as assessment tool, and scores were summed to give total scores.