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Improving Online Therapy for Children: Insights from Norwegian Research

Improving Online Therapy for Children: Insights from Norwegian Research

As practitioners dedicated to improving the mental health outcomes of children, it is essential to stay informed about the latest research. A recent study titled ‘It’s not like real therapy’: young people receiving child welfare services’ experiences of video consultations in mental healthcare in Norway: a mixed methods approach provides valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of video consultations (VC) in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). This blog will explore the findings of this study and suggest ways practitioners can implement these insights to enhance their online therapy services.

Understanding the Research Findings

The study utilized a mixed methods approach, including qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey, to explore how young people receiving child welfare services (CWS) in Norway experience video consultations. The qualitative interviews involved 10 participants aged 15–19, while the survey included 232 participants aged 16–24, of which 36 had received video consultations.

Key Findings

Implementing Research Insights

Based on these findings, practitioners can take several steps to improve the quality of online therapy for children:

Encouraging Further Research

The study also highlights the need for further research into how user involvement can be incorporated into video consultations to improve the quality of therapy. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of research by documenting their experiences and sharing best practices.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: ‘It’s not like real therapy’: young people receiving child welfare services’ experiences of video consultations in mental healthcare in Norway: a mixed methods approach.


Citation: Krane, V., Kaasbøll, J., Kaspersen, S. L., & Ådnanes, M. (2023). ‘It’s not like real therapy’: young people receiving child welfare services’ experiences of video consultations in mental healthcare in Norway: a mixed methods approach. BMC Health Services Research. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09939-x
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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