Integrating telepsychiatry services in a care setting in Kenya: a case report

BJPsych International

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Frank Njenga¹  Linnet Ongeri²  Anna Nguithi¹  Jacqueline Anundo³  Maryann Mugane³  Zawadi Kimari³  Gathoni Mbugua³  Cushny Kaigwa⁴  Lukoye Atwoli⁵ 

[1] Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Chiromo Mental Health Hospital;Clinical Research Scientist, Centre for Clinical Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute;Clinical Psychologist, Chiromo Mental Health Hospital;Medical Researcher, Chiromo Mental Health Hospital;Brain and Mind Institute and Department of Medicine, Medical College East Africa, Aga Khan University

关键词: Telepsychiatry;    COVID-19;    telemedicine;    Kenya;    telemental health;   

DOI  :  10.1192/bji.2021.38

学科分类：神经外科学

来源: Canadian Science Publishing

【 摘 要 】

Globally, health providers and patients alike have been forced to adapt rapidly to the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although telepsychiatry has been tested and found just as effective as face-to-face care, there still remains little uptake of this form of care provision in sub-Saharan Africa. This case study highlights the use of telepsychiatry in a previously telemedicine-naive private mental health facility in Kenya. We describe the challenges and lessons learned from the experience. We conclude on the need to test the effectiveness and acceptability of this mode of therapy in sub-Saharan Africa.

【 授权许可】

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