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Psychiatry in the Digital Age: A Blessing or a Curse?
Roth, Carl B; Papassotiropoulos, Andreas; Brühl, Annette B; Lang, Undine E; Huber, Christian G.
  • Roth CB; University Psychiatric Clinics Basel, Clinic for Adults, University of Basel, Wilhelm Klein-Strasse 27, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland.
  • Papassotiropoulos A; University Psychiatric Clinics Basel, Clinic for Adults, University of Basel, Wilhelm Klein-Strasse 27, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland.
  • Brühl AB; Transfaculty Research Platform Molecular and Cognitive Neurosciences, University of Basel, Birmannsgasse 8, CH-4055 Basel, Switzerland.
  • Lang UE; Division of Molecular Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, University of Basel, Birmannsgasse 8, CH-4055 Basel, Switzerland.
  • Huber CG; Biozentrum, Life Sciences Training Facility, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50/70, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(16)2021 08 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1354951
ABSTRACT
Social distancing and the shortage of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of population aging on the healthcare system, as well as the rapid pace of digital innovation are catalyzing the development and implementation of new technologies and digital services in psychiatry. Is this transformation a blessing or a curse for psychiatry? To answer this question, we conducted a literature review covering a broad range of new technologies and eHealth services, including telepsychiatry; computer-, internet-, and app-based cognitive behavioral therapy; virtual reality; digital applied games; a digital medicine system; omics; neuroimaging; machine learning; precision psychiatry; clinical decision support; electronic health records; physician charting; digital language translators; and online mental health resources for patients. We found that eHealth services provide effective, scalable, and cost-efficient options for the treatment of people with limited or no access to mental health care. This review highlights innovative technologies spearheading the way to more effective and safer treatments. We identified artificially intelligent tools that relieve physicians from routine tasks, allowing them to focus on collaborative doctor-patient relationships. The transformation of traditional clinics into digital ones is outlined, and the challenges associated with the successful deployment of digitalization in psychiatry are highlighted.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychiatry / Telemedicine Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18168302

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Psychiatry / Telemedicine Type of study: Prognostic study / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph18168302