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Title The Effectiveness of Telemental Health Applications: A Review
Journal The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
Date November, 2008
Authors
  1. David Hailey, PhD: Senior Advisor, Institute of Health and Economics, Edmonton, Alberta. dhailey@ozemail.com.au
  2. Risto Roine, MD: Chief Physician, Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital Group, Helsinki, Finland.
  3. Arto Ohinmaa, PhD: Institute of Health Economics Fellow, Institute of Health Economics, Edmonton, Alberta. arto.ohinmaa@ualberta.ca
Overview Internet based programs are successful for various behavioral disorders.
Abstract In this journal, doctors review studies of remote cognitive behavioral therapy (RCBT). The evidence shows that RCBT is a success in the areas of child psychiatry, depression, dementia, schizophrenia, suicide prevention, posttraumatic stress, panic disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and smoking prevention. The article states that research in the areas of remote psychiatry was limited. However, the article presents a story by O’Reilly et al in 2007 that described a study in Ontario that provided good evidence of benefit from use of remote psychiatry.
Notable Quote “Griffith et al conclude there is evidence that Internet-based programs can improve a range of mental health conditions.” (Hailey, Roine, Ohinmaa, 11/2008, p. 775)
Keywords Telemedicine, psychiatry, study quality, depression, outcome assessment
Section / Program Depression/Anxiety