Experiences of therapists conducting psychological assessments and video conferencing therapy sessions with people with mild intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cathelijn E. M. Oudshoorn, Noud Frielink, Heleen Riper, P.J.C.M. Embregts
Abstract
This study provides valuable insights into the experiences of therapists using video conferencing to support people with mild intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. These insights can help inform clinical practice with respect to the use of video conferencing for psychological assessment and therapy with people with mild intellectual disabilities.
Topics & Concepts
Thematic analysisIntellectual disabilityPsychologyVideoconferencingCoping (psychology)TelehealthCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicQualitative researchTelemedicineClinical psychologyPsychotherapistMedical educationPsychiatryMedicineMultimediaHealth careDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Computer scienceSociologyEconomic growthEconomicsSocial sciencePathologyTelemedicine and Telehealth ImplementationCOVID-19 and Mental HealthDown syndrome and intellectual disability research