[Mental health care in times of corona: experiences of professionals with eHealth]

BACKGROUND Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most treatments in mental health care are provided through video calling. AIM To poll what they think of remote care among 605 care providers of Arkin. METHOD We surveyed 605 professionals on their experiences. RESULTS Enthusiasm for remote care was found predominantly among psychologists who worked in curative care. They reported practical benefits for the patient and for the process of care provision. Psychiatrists and clinical psychologists who provided care to patients with complex and/or chronic problems. They feared a deterioration in quality of care and a decline in their job satisfaction. Nurses were also critical, especially those who provided FACT and outreaching care. Their patients often lacked the resources or skills required to access digital care. CONCLUSION This assessment of remote care was likely adversely affected by the corona measures. Employees were suddenly forced to alter their usual work habits and had not been optima...