Exploring Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Digital Tools in Telehealth-Delivered Blended Care Therapy: A Mixed-Methods Assessment

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Blended care therapy combines synchronous telehealth sessions with asynchronous digital tools to enhance evidence-based psychotherapies.
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This model has shown clinical effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety, with stable therapeutic gains post-treatment.
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Therapists report mixed feelings about the usability of digital tools, which may affect the delivery of blended care therapy.
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In the U.S., blended care therapy is less mainstream, with limited training for therapists on integrating digital tools into practice.
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The study aims to explore therapists' experiences and perceptions of benefits and challenges in delivering blended care therapy.

Digital Health

by Emily G. Lattie, Laura D’Adamo, Miranda L. Beltzer, Alethea Varra, Connie Chen, Anita Lungu
January 1, 2026

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