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Telemental Health: Unlocking New Horizons for Practitioners in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Telemental Health: Unlocking New Horizons for Practitioners in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The field of telemental health has seen significant growth, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), as revealed in the systematic review by Acharibasam and Wynn (2018). This blog aims to help practitioners improve their skills by implementing the outcomes of this research or encouraging further investigation.

The systematic review analyzed 19 studies conducted in LMICs, focusing on various telemental health modalities. These included videoconferencing, online decision support systems, text messaging, and more. Here are the key takeaways:

Practitioners can leverage these findings to enhance their telemental health services. Here are some actionable steps:

Additionally, the review highlights the importance of context-sensitive implementation. Successful telemental health projects in LMICs often:

For practitioners, understanding these factors can significantly improve the success of telemental health initiatives. Moreover, the review underscores the need for further research, particularly in comparing telemental health services in LMICs with those in non-LMICs. Such research could provide deeper insights into optimizing telemental health delivery across different settings.

In conclusion, telemental health offers a promising avenue to bridge the mental health service gap in LMICs. By integrating these evidence-based strategies into practice, practitioners can enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Telemental Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.


Citation: Acharibasam, J. W., & Wynn, R. (2018). Telemental Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications, 2018, Article ID 9602821. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/9602821
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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