Telepsychiatry in Low- and Middle-Income Countries During COVID-19: Pandemic, Barriers, and Road Model.
J Nerv Ment Dis
; 209(2): 144-146, 2021 02 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1132663
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT To date, there is lack of specific effective treatment or vaccine for the SARS-CoV-2, and clinical and laboratory research is still ongoing to find successful drugs. Therefore, prevention to be infected through social distancing and isolation is the most effective way. However, all the other physical and mental illnesses continue to exist, if possible even more burdened by the emergency situation and social distancing. The COVID-19 pandemic, especially in many low- and middle-income countries, has caused a deeper gap in seeking psychiatric help. In this scenario, telepsychiatry could play a decisive role in implementing clinical care for frail patients and ensuring continuous mental care. Therefore, we felt the urge to write this article to express our hope that the old health care system at this time of crisis, as we know it, can offer the chance to implement pervasive care technologies that perfectly fit current psychiatric needs.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Telemedicine
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Developing Countries
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COVID-19
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Health Services Accessibility
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Mental Disorders
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Mental Health Services
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Nerv Ment Dis
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
NMD.0000000000001245
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