Program evaluation of a telepsychiatry service for older adults connecting a university-affiliated geriatric center to a rural psychogeriatric outreach service in Northwest Ontario, Canada

Conn, David; Madan, Robert; Lam, Jenny; Patterson, Tim; Skirten, Sandy

doi:10.1017/s104161021300118x

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“…In Canada, a programme evaluation of a telepsychiatry service for older adults indicated that HCPs expressed generally positive and satisfactory perceptions of the use of the technology (Conn et al . ). The telepsychiatry service had been in place since 2002 to deliver psychiatry consultations to residents in northern remote communities of Ontario.…”

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The use of technology for mental healthcare delivery among older adults with depressive symptoms: A systematic literature review

Harerimana

Forchuk

O’Regan

2019

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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Depression has been identified as the single largest contributor to poor health and functioning worldwide. Global estimates indicate that 4.4% of the world's population lives with depression, equating to about 322 million individuals. Research demonstrates that telehealth interventions (i.e. delivering therapy by phone or videoconferencing) have potential for improving mental health care among community‐based older adults. This review analyses scholarly literature on telehealth interventions among older adults with depressive symptoms. Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of peer‐reviewed papers was conducted using the following key terms: telemedicine, telepsychogeriatrics, telepsychiatry, eHealth, mental health, depression, and geriatric. The review included nine articles examining telehealth for mental health care, published in English between 1946 and 26 September 2017. Telehealth for mental health care among older adults demonstrates a significant impact on health outcomes, including reduced emergency visits, hospital admissions, and depressive symptoms, as well as improved cognitive functioning. Positive or negative influences on the use of telehealth among older adults are identified. This review highlights keys aspects to consider in using telehealth interventions, including levels of education, cognitive function, and prior technology experience. The review highlights vital factors for designing interventions which aim to capitalize on the benefits of the use of telehealth for mental healthcare service delivery, especially in older adults with depressive symptoms.

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“…As the JBI has no specific tool to assess programme evaluation study, Conn et al . () were not assigned to the level of evidence. For details, refer to the last column of Table .…”

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The use of technology for mental healthcare delivery among older adults with depressive symptoms: A systematic literature review

Harerimana

Forchuk

O’Regan

2019

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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“…Research that has used telepsychiatry for older populations has found it to be viewed positively by clinicians, nursing home staff, families, and patients, and to lead to improvements in mental health status. 23,78 Concern about the acceptability of technology among older adults may deter individuals from pursuing videoconferencing-based programs, but research has found that older adults often find the technology to be satisfactory, with almost two-thirds reporting no preference between face-to-face and video-based interactions. 85 Thus, the use of telepsychiatry in elderly populations would be a valuable area for future research.…”

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The State and Sustainability of Telepsychiatry Programs

Lauckner

Whitten

2015

J Behav Health Serv Res

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Telepsychiatry, or the provision of psychiatric care across a distance using communication technologies, has become widespread and has been used successfully for treating a variety of mental illnesses. Little is known, however, about the sustainability of telepsychiatry programs and their long-term success. The goal of this study was to determine current trends in telepsychiatry by completing an extensive literature review, and to follow up with the authors of telepsychiatry research to examine the current status of their programs and success factors or barriers associated with their experiences. Results indicated that modern telepsychiatry programs often target veteran/military or child populations, and that many rely on either federal or internal funding. Interestingly, several researchers indicated that they wished to improve current funding mechanisms, while others wished for improvements in the technology used. Implications of these findings for behavioral health researchers are discussed, along with suggestions for improving future telepsychiatry programs.

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“…One Canadian demonstration project connecting older adults with a university-related psychogeriatric service improved the referring team's knowledge base and subsequent ability to construct better treatment plans for patients [8]. In Australia, one statewide health department has demonstrated that telehealth can successfully provide emergency mental health care for rural communities [9].…”

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Service providers’ experiences of using a telehealth network 12 months after digitisation of a large Australian rural mental health service

Newman

Bidargaddi

Schrader

2016

International Journal of Medical Informatics

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Program evaluation of a telepsychiatry service for older adults connecting a university-affiliated geriatric center to a rural psychogeriatric outreach service in Northwest Ontario, Canada

Cited by 38 publications

References 9 publications

The use of technology for mental healthcare delivery among older adults with depressive symptoms: A systematic literature review

The use of technology for mental healthcare delivery among older adults with depressive symptoms: A systematic literature review

The State and Sustainability of Telepsychiatry Programs

Service providers’ experiences of using a telehealth network 12 months after digitisation of a large Australian rural mental health service

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