Examination of the Acceptability and Feasibility of a Virtually Delivered Facilitator-Led and Self-Directed Cognitive Behavioral Skills Intervention in a Sample of Physicians and Medical Learners: Mixed Methods Evaluation
Mixed methods evaluation finds virtual cognitive behavioral therapy acceptable and feasible for medical learners and physicians, suggesting positive implications for mental health support.
Key Points
This study aimed to assess how acceptable and feasible a virtual cognitive behavioral therapy program is for physicians and medical learners.
Participants chose between facilitator-led and self-directed versions of the cognitive behavioral therapy program.
Data was collected through feedback forms after classes using both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Thematic analysis was conducted to identify themes in participant feedback.
High interest levels were observed with 86.2% of participants opting for the self-directed version.
80% of participants in the facilitator-led group and 45.7% in the self-directed group completed the majority of sessions.
Mean satisfaction scores indicated overall positive feedback, with scores of 28.00 for facilitator-led and 26.46 for self-directed formats.