Table 1.
Summary of key findings
| Access | Yes (%) | No (%) | Unsure (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient access to computers in trust? | 37 (77) | 11 (23) | 0 (0) |
| Allow patient access to cCBT sites? | 41 (85) | 2 (4) | 5 (11) |
| Patient access to internet with adequate speed? | 34 (71) | 11 (25) | 3 (4) |
| Specifications of NHS computers* | |||
| Computer specifications meet requirements? | 36 (97) | 1 (3) | 0 (0) |
| Does the computer have Java Script? | 36 (97) | 1 (3) | 0 (0) |
| Flash video? | 37 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Is video streaming allowed? | 22 (59) | 8 (22) | 7†(19) |
| Is audio streaming allowed? | 25 (68) | 5 (13) | 7†(19) |
| Support for patients | |||
| Can NHS staff email to patients’ private/personal email accounts? | 26 (54) | 22 (46) | 0 (0) |
| Can patients have an NHS-approved email account? | 1 (5) | 21(95) | 0 (0) |
| Do the computers have video support/instant messaging? | 4 (8) | 44 (92) | 0 (0) |
| Would the staff be allowed to provide support via video conferencing? | 17 (35) | 31 (65) | 0 (0) |
*Only asked to trusts that currently provided patients with access to computers.
†Audio and video streaming only provided when a request is made to the IT department.
cCBT, Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; NHS, National Health Service.