TY - JOUR
T1 - Telepsychiatry Today
AU - Chan, Steven
AU - Parish, Michelle
AU - Yellowlees, Peter Mackinlay
PY - 2015/11/25
Y1 - 2015/11/25
N2 - The use of video-based telepsychiatry is increasing in response to consumer demand for convenient, inexpensive, and readily accessible services; improved financial reimbursement; and a robust body of evidence-based literature. Telepsychiatry leads to high patient and provider satisfaction ratings, and outcomes equivalent to in-person care, while younger generations often prefer telepsychiatry over face-to-face encounters. The evidence base for telepsychiatry is especially strong with respect to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and ADHD, while its use in underserved ethnic groups is well described in the American Indian, Hispanic, and Asian populations. Despite this, telepsychiatry barriers still persist. These include personal bias—especially in leadership—and insufficient training; the challenging business environment and legislative processes; and inconsistent reimbursement, licensing, and prescription policies. Technology is now less of a barrier, and it is clear that telepsychiatry overall is flourishing and changing the way that providers are working and patients are being treated.
AB - The use of video-based telepsychiatry is increasing in response to consumer demand for convenient, inexpensive, and readily accessible services; improved financial reimbursement; and a robust body of evidence-based literature. Telepsychiatry leads to high patient and provider satisfaction ratings, and outcomes equivalent to in-person care, while younger generations often prefer telepsychiatry over face-to-face encounters. The evidence base for telepsychiatry is especially strong with respect to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and ADHD, while its use in underserved ethnic groups is well described in the American Indian, Hispanic, and Asian populations. Despite this, telepsychiatry barriers still persist. These include personal bias—especially in leadership—and insufficient training; the challenging business environment and legislative processes; and inconsistent reimbursement, licensing, and prescription policies. Technology is now less of a barrier, and it is clear that telepsychiatry overall is flourishing and changing the way that providers are working and patients are being treated.
KW - Innovation
KW - Technology
KW - Telemedicine
KW - Telepsychiatry
KW - Video consultation
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U2 - 10.1007/s11920-015-0630-9
DO - 10.1007/s11920-015-0630-9
M3 - Article
C2 - 26384338
AN - SCOPUS:84942252753
VL - 17
JO - Current Psychiatry Reports
JF - Current Psychiatry Reports
SN - 1523-3812
IS - 11
M1 - 89
ER -