| Journal: | Archives of clinical psychiatry |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000409878 |
| Authors: | Dias, Rodrigo Da Silva1 Marques, Andrea De Fatima Horvath1 Diniz, Paula Rejane Bezerra2 Silva, Tatiana Araujo Bertilino da2 Cofiel, Luciana1 Mariani, Mirella Martins De Castro1 Salgado, Christiana Leal1 Oliveira, Ana Emilia Figueiredo de1 Miguel-Filho, Euripedes Constantino1 Wen, Chao Lung1 Novaes, Magdala De Araujo2 Tavares, Hermano1 |
| Institutions: | 1Universidade de Sao Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Sao Paulo. Brasil 2Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Hospital Clinico, Recife, Pernambuco. Brasil |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Season: | Mar-Abr |
| Volumen: | 42 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Pages: | 41-44 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Revisión bibliográfica |
| Approach: | Analítico |
| English abstract | Telemental Health Care has reported very good results and is included within mental health priorities by the World Health Organization. Objective To provide an overview of the current situation of the integration of Brazilian telemedicine activities into primary health care. Methods Critical review based on MEDLINE database, using the keywords “telemedicine”, “primary health care” “mental health” and “telemental health”, on websites of the Brazilian Ministry of Health and Brazilian Telehealth Network Program, and on personal communication. Results The Brazilian Telehealth Network Program is well positioned and connects primary health care with academic centers. Regulations standards allow a broader scope of activities for psychologists, however, are more restrictive for physicians. In Brazil most of telemental health activities are focused on education and second opinion consulting. A huge challenge must be overcome considering the regional differences and the telehealth implementation experience. Research initiatives have been initiated both in the implementation and evaluation of the mental health assistance into primary health care. Discussion Brazilian Telemental Health initiatives into Primary Care are aligned with other examples around the world, have a great potential for improving mental health care service delivery, and access to proper mental health care, especially if articulated in a national program and coordinated research |
| Disciplines: | Medicina |
| Keyword: | Psiquiatría, Salud pública, Telemedicina, Atención primaria, Salud mental, Atención a la salud |
| Keyword: | Medicine, Psychiatry, Public health, Telemedicine, Primary care, Mental health, Health care |
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