Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Samantha L. Connolly, Kelly L. Stolzmann, Leonie Heyworth, Kendra R. Weaver, Mark S. Bauer, Christopher J. Miller
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a rapid growth in TMH-V appointments within the Department of Veterans Affairs, with 77.5% of patients being first-time users. The growth rate of TMH-V appointments was higher than telephone appointments, while in-person appointments decreased significantly. The existing telehealth infrastructure in VA played a key role in facilitating the rapid expansion of TMH-V appointments during the pandemic.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
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Psychiatry
Michael Morreale, Ilana Cohen, Michael Van Wert, Alexis Beccera, Leslie Miller, William Narrow, Barbara Schweizer, Jason Straub, Peter Zandi, Anne Ruble
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the experiences and overall satisfaction of patients and providers with the transition to telehealth in a psychiatric setting. The study found that the majority of patients and providers were satisfied with telepsychiatry, however, providers were more likely to prefer in-person care post-pandemic, while patients were more evenly divided in their preferences.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew C. Mishkind, Jay H. Shore, Christopher D. Schneck
Summary: The use of telemental health during the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed for continued provision of mental health care and prevented a significant drop in clinical visits. There is potential for a future delivery of mental health services using a hybrid in-person/TMH approach.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Melanie T. Gentry, Ajeng J. Puspitasari, Alastair J. McKean, Mark D. Williams, Scott Breitinger, Jennifer R. Geske, Matthew M. Clark, Katherine M. Moore, Mark A. Frye, Donald M. Hilty
Summary: Mental health clinicians showed positive attitudes towards the implementation of video telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting high levels of acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness, as well as satisfaction with this form of care. The study concludes that telemental health is likely to be an integral part of clinical practice in the future.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ehud Mekori-Domachevsky, Noam Matalon, Yael Mayer, Noga Shiffman, Ido Lurie, Doron Gothelf, Idit Dekel
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes of adolescent patients towards online mental health services. The findings showed that both adolescents and their caregivers had a positive experience with the online medium and felt that the meetings were powerful, helpful, and comfortable. However, transitioning from in-person to online meetings may have a negative impact on the therapeutic alliance.
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
James E. Aikens, Marcia Valenstein, Melissa A. Plegue, Ananda Sen, Nicolle Marinec, Eric Achtyes, John D. Piette
Summary: Technology-facilitated self-management support, including telephone assessment, self-management guidance, and clinician notifications, significantly reduces depressive symptoms and improves depression in low-income primary care patients.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew C. Mishkind, Jay H. Shore, Kammy Bishop, Kaitlin D'Amato, Azure Brame, Marshall Thomas, Christopher D. Schneck
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, two outpatient mental health clinics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus successfully virtualized clinical services, resulting in an increase in scheduled appointments, a decrease in no-show rates, and an increase in completed visits.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Aaron Reliford, Emily Zhang, Olga Lanina, Sharifa Z. Z. Williams, Navin Sanichar, Shabana Khan, Isaac Dapkins, W. Gordon Frankle
Summary: This study examined the experience of rapid transition to telemental health (TMH) during the COVID-19 pandemic at The Family Health Centers at NYU Langone. The results showed that both clinicians and patients had a high degree of satisfaction with TMH and believed that telehealth could establish and maintain patient relationship effectively.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Dawn E. Sugarman, Lisa E. Horvitz, Shelly F. Greenfield, Alisa B. Busch
Summary: The survey of outpatient MH/SUD clinicians at a psychiatric hospital showed that clinicians were largely satisfied with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. They believed telehealth provided an opportunity to build rapport with patients and meet their needs, but also faced challenges related to specific patient characteristics or types of MH/SUD services. Continued study is needed to better understand the role of telehealth postpandemic.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Victoria Schoebel, Caitlyn Wayment, Maria Gaiser, Cory Page, Jessica Buche, Angela J. Beck
Summary: The qualitative study explored the perspectives of behavioral health providers in Michigan regarding telebehavioral health services during the pandemic and highlighted the importance of flexibility in service delivery, privacy concerns, and satisfaction levels. Despite positive outcomes such as increased access to care, quality maintenance, and client/provider satisfaction, challenges remain for certain populations in accessing telebehavioral health services. Additional training for providers in telebehavioral health service delivery was identified as a factor that can positively impact the quality of care.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Donald M. Hilty, John Torous, Michelle Burke Parish, Steven R. Chan, Glen Xiong, Lorin Scher, Peter M. Yellowlees
Summary: This article compares clinicians' approaches to asynchronous technologies versus in-person and synchronous care. The study reveals that asynchronous care has many differences in clinical approach compared to in-person and synchronous care.
TELEMEDICINE AND E-HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
James Brogan, Henry Goodier, Manreet Nijjar, Christian Rose
Summary: The current physician credentialing process is not adaptable to changing regional demands during the pandemic, and digital technologies can improve efficiency and convenience in credentialing.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Shotaro Kinoshita, Kelley Cortright, Allison Crawford, Yuya Mizuno, Kazunari Yoshida, Donald Hilty, Daniel Guinart, John Torous, Christoph U. Correll, David J. Castle, Deyvis Rocha, Yuan Yang, Yu-tao Xiang, Pernille Kolbaek, David Dines, Mohammad ElShami, Prakhar Jain, Roy Kallivayalil, Marco Solmi, Angela Favaro, Nicola Veronese, Soraya Seedat, Sangho Shin, Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Chun-Hung Chang, Kuan-Pin Su, Hakan Karas, John M. Kane, Peter Yellowlees, Taishiro Kishimoto
Summary: This study investigated the telepsychiatry regulations in different countries/regions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that most regions relaxed their regulations on telepsychiatry during the pandemic, allowing for greater use and implementation of telepsychiatric care. These findings provide valuable information for future policy and regulatory decisions.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nisreen N. Al Awaji, Alanoud A. AlMudaiheem, Eman M. Mortada
Summary: This study investigates the changes in the role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia and their perceptions of delivering services using telehealth. Results show that 94% of the respondents experienced changes in their role, with a majority starting to use telehealth during the pandemic and showing interest in its continued use.
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Medicine, General & Internal
F. Martos-Perez, M. D. Martin-Escalante, J. Olalla-Sierra, J. L. Prada-Pardal, M. D. Garcia-de-Lucas, R. Gonzalez-Vega, A. Jimenez-Puente, J. Garcia-Alegria
Summary: The study revealed that telephone visits during the COVID-19 lockdown performed better than previous in-person visits, showing higher compliance and discharge rates, while also reducing ancillary tests and referrals. Within 30-60 days after the telephone visits, there was a significant reduction in emergency department visits and hospital admissions compared to in-person visits.
QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)