Psychologists’ experiences with telepsychology: qualitative analysis employing GDEISST framework
Telephone-based psychotherapy is viewed by Omani psychologists as a valuable adjunct to traditional care, enhancing access, reducing stigma, and supporting maintenance of stable clients provided that hybrid models (initial face-to-face engagement), structured training, and robust infrastructure are in place. However, high-risk or acutely unwell clients require in-person evaluation to ensure safety and treatment efficacy.
Authors
- Mohammed Al‐Alawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6388-5377)
- Tharaya Al-Hashemi
- Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-1504)
- Kamila Al-Alawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0763-3308)
- Hamed Al Sinawi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6705-8459)
- Ahmed S AlHarthi
- Fatma Al Balushi
- Muna Al Salmi
- Rahma Al Nuumani
- Zena M. Al-Sharbati
- Asayel Al Siyabi
- Shaima Al Humimia
Institutions
- Oman Medical College (OM)
- Ministry of Health (OM)
- Al Nahdha Hospital (OM)
- Sultan Qaboos University (OM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Digital Health
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1621551
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00