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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2024

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work of clinical psychologists in Austria: results of a mixed-methods study.

Paola Santillan-Ramos, Elke Humer, Yvonne Schaffler, Christoph Pieh, Thomas Probst, Anna Felnhofer, Oswald Kothgassner, Ingeborg Netzer, Andrea Jesser

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Paola Santillan-Ramos *Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Continuing Education Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Elke Humer *Department for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Continuing Education Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Yvonne SchafflerDepartment for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Continuing Education Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Christoph PiehDepartment for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Continuing Education Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Thomas ProbstDepartment for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Continuing Education Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Anna FelnhoferDivision of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergology and Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Oswald KothgassnerDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Ingeborg NetzerÖsterreichischer Arbeitskreis für Gruppentherapie und Gruppendynamik, Fachsektion Integrative Gestalt Therapy Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Andrea JesserDepartment for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University of Continuing Education Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Clinical psychologists in Austria shouldered a large part of the massive increase in demand for mental health services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to find out how the pandemic affected their work and to gather information on how best to support the profession in the event of a crisis. Methods: Results: The analyses revealed that clinical psychologists, especially those with more years of experience, perceived an increased need for clinical psychological treatment, especially for children and adolescents, a lack of coverage for clinical psychological treatment by health insurance, a change to remote treatment formats, and a number of burdens associated with complying with COVID-19 measures. Discussion: Clinical psychologists reported an urgent need to increase resources in both outpatient and inpatient settings and to promote health insurance coverage. To support the clinical psychology profession in providing high-quality work in times of crisis, there is a need to facilitate more opportunities for team and peer exchange, as well as financial support in the event of loss of income.

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clinical psychologistCOVID-19mental health professionalsmixed-methods studypublic health

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PMCPMC11081068

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