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ArticlePsychology and psychotherapy2023

Practitioners' perspectives on preparing for and delivering remote psychological support in Nepal, Perú and the United States during COVID-19.

Gloria A Pedersen, Abdelrhman Elnasseh, Bani Bhattacharya, Leydi Moran, Vibha Neupane, Jerome T Galea, Carmen Contreras, Kendall A Pfeffer, Adam D Brown, Manaswi Sangraula and 2 more

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Gloria A PedersenThe Center for Global Mental Health Equity, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3427-3464
Abdelrhman ElnassehThe Center for Global Mental Health Equity, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4646-1756
Bani BhattacharyaMilken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7134-0876
Leydi MoranSocios En Salud Sucursal Perú, Lima, Peru.ORCID 0000-0001-6658-4721
Vibha NeupaneTranscultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0003-2208-1393
Jerome T GaleaSchool of Social Work, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8732-6959
Carmen ContrerasSocios En Salud Sucursal Perú, Lima, Peru.ORCID 0000-0001-6184-3819
Kendall A PfefferDepartment of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, New York City, New York, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8093-6594
Adam D BrownDepartment of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, New York City, New York, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6151-5257
Manaswi SangraulaDepartment of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, New York City, New York, USA.
Nagendra P LuitelTranscultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID 0000-0002-8291-0205
Brandon A KohrtThe Center for Global Mental Health Equity, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3829-4820

Funding

Restoring mental health through community-based psychological services in New York City (RECOUP-NY)R01MH127767 · NIMH · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI KOHRT, BRANDON ALAN · 2021 to 2025
$3.5M
RESHAPE Diversity SupplementR01MH120649 · NIMH · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · PI KOHRT, BRANDON ALAN · 2019 to 2023
$3.5M
NIMH NIH HHS R01 MH120649NIMH NIH HHS R01 MH127767
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Abstract

introductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has propelled a global paradigm shift in how psychological support is delivered. Remote delivery, through phone and video calls, is now commonplace around the world. However, most adoption of remote delivery methods is occurring without any formal training to ensure safe and effective care.

objectiveThe purpose of this applied qualitative study was to determine practitioners' experiences of rapidly adapting to deliver psychological support remotely during COVID-19.

designWe used a pragmatic paradigm and applied approach to gain perspectives related to the feasibility and perceived usefulness of synchronous remote psychological support, including views on how practitioners can be prepared.

methodsKey informant interviews were conducted remotely with 27 specialist and non-specialist practitioners in Nepal, Perú and the USA. Interviewees were identified through purposeful sampling. Data were analysed using framework analysis.

resultsRespondents revealed three key themes: (i) Remote delivery of psychological support raises unique safety concerns and interference with care, (ii) Remote delivery enhances skills and expands opportunities for delivery of psychological support to new populations, and (iii) New training approaches are needed to prepare specialist and non-specialist practitioners to deliver psychological support remotely.

conclusionsRemote psychological support is feasible and useful for practitioners, including non-specialists, in diverse global settings. Simulated remote role plays may be a scalable method for ensuring competency in safe and effective remotely-delivered care.

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COVID-19CounselingHumansNepalPandemicsPeruUnited Statescoronavirus/COVID19mental healthpsychological interventiontelemedicine

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