Comparing Video-Based and Face-to-Face Psychotherapy: Systematic Review and Multilevel Meta-Analysis Across Mental Disorders
Background: Video-based psychotherapy (VBT) is increasingly used to expand access to mental health care. Review studies generally report symptom outcomes similar to those achieved with face-to-face (F2F) psychotherapy. However, these studies often analyze VBT alongside other remote modalities, and it remains unclear what portion of the effects can be attributed to the video-based setting itself. Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to compare VBT and F2F psychotherapy in terms o
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Published: 5 August 2026
Source: JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Category: Research
Topics: Healthcare
Retrieved: 6 August 2026
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ethics.ai (5 August 2026), “Comparing Video-Based and Face-to-Face Psychotherapy: Systematic Review and Multilevel Meta-Analysis Across Mental Disorders,” evidence record 16728, https://ethics.ai/record/16728 (originally published by JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research)).
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