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Published on: January 7, 2019
Telemedicine for depression: a systematic review
Francisca García-Lizana1, Ingrid Muñoz-Mayorga
1Health Technology Assessment Agency, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Science and Innovation Ministry, Madrid, Spain. francisca-rosario.garcia-lizana@ec.europa.eu
Purpose:
More than 14% of the population has a mood disorder, and more than 50% do not receive treatment. Information and communication technology (ICT) could improve health care. A systematic review was considered in order to know the programs that apply ICT in the management of depression and to assess their effectiveness.
Conclusion:
There is insufficient scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of ICT use in the management of depression. However, there is a well-founded hypothesis that videoconference produces the same results as face-to-face treatment and that self-help Internet programs could improve symptoms.
Practice Implications:
More research is needed; nevertheless, when traditional care is not possible, telemedicine could be used.
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