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September 16, 2025

Acuity, Diagnosis, and Community Factors in Virtual and In-Person Treatment: A Qualitative Exploration (Preprint)

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BCBrianna CerritoACAlexa ConnorsAFAmanda Fialk

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Overview

Qualitative exploration compares client experiences in virtual and in-person therapy, highlighting community factors and acuity implications.

Key Points

  • In-person treatment enhances engagement and interpersonal connection compared to virtual settings, impacting therapeutic alliance.
  • Clients and clinicians reported that in-person care supports better use of clinical skills, especially for those with high acuity.
  • The study used focus groups to gather insights from intensive outpatient mental health clients and clinicians on relational dynamics.
  • Critical domains such as community and interpersonal relationships significantly influence the perception of care effectiveness and safety.

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Cerrito et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42321713b0b5dfea6abfbhttps://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.82863
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