Telepsychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic: An experience in a low resource setting

Motamed, Mohammad Reza; Sharifi, Vandad; Yahyavi, Seyyed Taha; Mirsepassi, Zahra

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2021.103000

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“…At that time, teleportation became popular, and because of the high demand for medical consultations, telemedicine tools began to be developed and subsequently improved [18]. Telepsychiatry was developed in parallel with other branches [19].…”

Section: Equal Access To Health Care Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Analyses show that the most challenging situation in access to mental health services is in rural areas [18], where underdeveloped infrastructure does not provide opportunities for inpatient services [51]. The problem also relates to shortages of medical staff.…”

Section: Equal Access To Health Care Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These include fear of others' opinions and exposure to discrimination in a conservative society [45]. Telepsychiatry, thanks to the possibility of receiving services in one's own home, is effective in offsetting these problems [18], as they are not uncommon reasons for not seeing a doctor [46][47]. The Comorbidity National Survey Replication results showed that more than 50% of patients with a mental disorder do not receive care from a specialist.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…W tym czasie popularność zyskały teleporady, a wobec dużego zapotrzebowania na konsultacje lekarskie zaczęto rozwijać i następnie udoskonalać narzędzia telemedycyny [18]. Równocześnie z innymi gałęziami rozwijano telepsychiatrię [19].…”

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“…Analizy pokazują, że najtrudniejsza sytuacja w dostępie do usług zdrowia psychicznego panuje w rejonach wiejskich [18], gdzie mało rozwinięta infrastruktura nie daje możliwości świadczenia usług stacjonarnych [51]. Problem dotyczy również niedoborów kadry medycznej.…”

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Are we ready for Telepsychiatry? Benefits and challenges of digital psychotherapy

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Curr Probl Psychiatry

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Background: Telemedicine is one of the most modern and fastest-growing branches of medicine. The most common form is video consultation. We distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous telepsychiatry. This study aims to show the benefits of using telepsychiatry services, the challenges it poses to users, and to evaluate its use against traditional therapy. Materials and methods: A review of literature from 1956-2023 in EMBASE, OpenKnowledge and PubMed databases was conducted. Keywords used were: telepsychiatry, teletherapy, and digital psychiatry. Ninety-eight articles were included. Discussion: Telepsychiatry is an opportunity for regions affected by medical staff shortages. It bypasses cultural barriers, the problem of traveling and reduces the cost of medical point-of-service. Telepsychiatry is an opportunity for patients who do not use psychiatrists due to discrimination in a conservative society. Groups that may find it challenging include the elderly, the blind, and the deaf. Creating a healthy therapeutic alliance through a screen can be impossible, making it difficult to achieve successful therapy. A barrier to developing telepsychiatry is the need for more guidelines for dealing with medical errors. Conclusions: Telemedicine can help in accessing specialized care regardless of location. Telepsychiatry provides a safe and anonymous environment for patients reluctant to receive inpatient therapy. The effectiveness of online therapy is primarily debated. Telepsychiatry should be limited to follow-up consultations and well-known patients - it is a form of complementing the diagnosis and treatment process. The authors point to the need for developing specific guidelines for conducting teletherapy with particular attention to the problem of suicide. Keywords: telepsychiatry, teletherapy, digital psychiatry.

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Section: Equal Access To Health Care Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Equal Access To Health Care Servicesmentioning

confidence: 99%