Telemedicine in perinatal mental health: perspectives.
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol
; 43(2): 224-227, 2022 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1608572
ABSTRACT
Background:
The prevalence of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders has significantly increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. In parallel, the pandemic has caused a major shift in delivery of care to telemedicine.Purpose:
This article aimed to discuss the different advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine for perinatal mental health. Telemedicine has significant benefits for perinatal mental health patients, including increased accessibility to specialized care, direct observation of child-parent interactions in their home environment, and facilitation of collaborative work between obstetrical providers and psychiatrists. Alternatively, telemedicine may impede recovery and contribute to an increase in social isolation. The use of telemedicine by obstetrical care providers may also contribute to a reduction in screening and identification of these disorders.Conclusion:
A hybrid model of in-person and telemedicine delivery of care may serve as a durable compromise solution for these women and their families.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Telemedicine
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COVID-19
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Obstetrics
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
0167482X.2021.2024162
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