Wendy Schuh1,2. 1. Minnesota State University, Mankato, Student Health Services, Mankato, Minnesota, USA. 2. College of Graduate Health Studies, A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify differences in preferences related to telepsychiatry among college students who have and have not been diagnosed with a mental health condition in the last year. PARTICIPANTS: Students (n = 537) at a medium-sized Midwestern university (Mage = 21 years; 71% female). METHODS: A quantitative, causal-comparative design using an adapted version of the National College Health Assessment (NCHA). Differences in preferences among groups were analyzed by chi-square and Cramer's V analyses with a 95% confidence interval. RESULTS: Students did not differ in their preferences or perceptions (confidentiality, time, cost, effectiveness) of face-to-face in-person compared to telecommunication treatment environments despite their mental health history. A majority of students (76%) would prefer seeing their regular provider if using telepsychiatry in the future. CONCLUSIONS: Implementing a higher education telepsychiatry model, especially within college health centers, could help students' access much-needed services while breaking down barriers such as transportation and wait lists.
OBJECTIVE: To identify differences in preferences related to telepsychiatry among college students who have and have not been diagnosed with a mental health condition in the last year. PARTICIPANTS: Students (n = 537) at a medium-sized Midwestern university (Mage = 21 years; 71% female). METHODS: A quantitative, causal-comparative design using an adapted version of the National College Health Assessment (NCHA). Differences in preferences among groups were analyzed by chi-square and Cramer's V analyses with a 95% confidence interval. RESULTS: Students did not differ in their preferences or perceptions (confidentiality, time, cost, effectiveness) of face-to-face in-person compared to telecommunication treatment environments despite their mental health history. A majority of students (76%) would prefer seeing their regular provider if using telepsychiatry in the future. CONCLUSIONS: Implementing a higher education telepsychiatry model, especially within college health centers, could help students' access much-needed services while breaking down barriers such as transportation and wait lists.
Entities:
Keywords:
College students; higher education; mental health; telehealth; telepsychiatry
Authors: Timothy I Michaels; Sonali Singal; Patricia Marcy; Marta Hauser; Laura Braider; Daniel Guinart; John M Kane Journal: J Psychiatr Res Date: 2022-04-06 Impact factor: 5.250