کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1081103 | 950573 | 2006 | 6 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
PurposeIncarcerated adolescents have a high prevalence of psychiatric disorders but lack psychiatrists to provide ongoing care. Telepsychiatry may provide one solution to treating this underserved population.MethodsInteractive video conferencing was used to connect a minimum security correctional facility with a regional telemedicine program. Clinical records were reviewed to examine utilization, demographics, diagnoses, pharmacotherapy, and patient satisfaction.ResultsDuring the 29-month study period, 115 youth were treated using 275 telepsychiatry visits. Substance-use, behavioral, and emotional disorders were highly prevalent. Eighty percent (80%) of the youth were successfully prescribed medications. Youth expressed confidence with the psychiatrist’s recommendations but expressed concerns about privacy.ConclusionsTelepsychiatry can successfully deliver services to incarcerated adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric needs. A patient-centered approach that directly assesses adolescents’ satisfaction is recommended to ensure youths’ optimal involvement in needed services.
Journal: Journal of Adolescent Health - Volume 38, Issue 6, June 2006, Pages 643–648