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Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C-OVID-19: adaptations for fly-in and fly-out mental health providers during COVID-19.
Roberts, Candace; Darroch, Francine; Giles, Audrey; van Bruggen, Rianne.
  • Roberts C; Department of Health Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Darroch F; Department of Health Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.
  • Giles A; School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
  • van Bruggen R; Northern Counselling and Therapeutic Services, Ottawa, Canada.
Int J Circumpolar Health ; 80(1): 1935133, 2021 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1294652
ABSTRACT
Mental health providers have rapidly pivoted their in-person practices to teletherapy and telehealth interventions to address the increased demand for mental health services during the COVID-19 crisis. The change to service delivery has emphasised challenges for mental health service providers, particularly in regions that rely on fly-in and fly-out (FIFO) mental health service providers who are no longer able to travel to their places of work. In this qualitative study, we examined the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of mental health services in Inuit Nunangat. Using a participatory action research methodology, we conducted semi-structured interviews with eight FIFO mental health service providers to understand their experiences and implement strategies to effectively deliver mental health services in a pandemic. We identified three themes through thematic

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1) Service providers identify the challenges in adapting their practices to meet individual and community needs; 2) Service providers recognise the opportunities for enhancements to service delivery; 3) Service providers identify telemental health services as a potentially effective adjunct to in-person sessions. The findings support reconceptualising post-pandemic mental health service delivery to include both face-to-face and telemental health services.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Mental Health / Telemedicine / COVID-19 / Mental Disorders / Mental Health Services Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Circumpolar Health Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 22423982.2021.1935133

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Mental Health / Telemedicine / COVID-19 / Mental Disorders / Mental Health Services Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Circumpolar Health Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 22423982.2021.1935133