What About Telepsychiatry?

What about telepsychiatry? A systematic review.

BACKGROUND Mental illness has become a significant worldwide health issue in recent years. There is presently insufficient evidence to definitively determine the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different health care models. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of videoconferencing in mental illness. DATA SOURCES Literature searches were performed in M...

Telepsychiatry and geriatric care.

The use of telecommunications--telephone, computer, videoconferencing equipment--to provide mental health services at a distance has grown rapidly. This review encompasses reports from programs that provide telepsychiatry services, including telephone- and computer- based education and support services, telephone screening for dementia, and the use of videoconferencing to provide psychiatric co...

What about Memory, Consciousness, Recall, and Awareness in Anesthesia?

Telepsychiatry with incarcerated youth.

PURPOSE Incarcerated adolescents have a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders but lack psychiatrists to provide ongoing care. Telepsychiatry may provide one solution to treating this underserved population. METHODS Interactive video conferencing was used to connect a minimum security correctional facility with a regional telemedicine program. Clinical records were reviewed to examine utili...

Telepsychiatry: Reaching the unreached