College Student Preferences of Telepsychiatry
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2021
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.
Print ISSN
0744-8481
Publication Title
Journal of American College Health
Recommended Citation
Schuh, W. (2021). College student preferences of telepsychiatry. Journal of American College Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1908305
DOI
10.1080/07448481.2021.1908305
Link to Publisher Version (DOI)
Publisher's Copyright and Source
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Article published in Journal of American College Health, advance online publication, https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1908305
