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Clinicians' experiences with videoconferencing in psychiatry
Rolf Wynn1, Svein Bergvik, Gunn Pettersen
1University of Tromsø, Department of Clinical Medicine, Tromso, Norway. Rolf.wynn@gmail.com
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 10, 2012
Summary
Videoconferencing offers efficient psychiatric care, but adoption in northern Norway is low. Understanding clinician experiences is key to overcoming barriers and improving access to remote mental health services.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Health Informatics
- Telemedicine
Background:
- Videoconferencing can reduce travel time and costs for patients and healthcare systems.
- Previous studies indicate videoconferencing is effective for certain therapies compared to in-person visits.
- Limited routine use of videoconferencing for psychiatric assessment and treatment in northern Norway.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine clinicians' experiences and attitudes towards using videoconferencing for psychiatric consultations.
- To identify obstacles hindering the routine adoption of videoconferencing in psychiatric care.
- To discuss potential strategies for overcoming these barriers, informed by the Technology Acceptance Model.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative examination of clinicians' experiences with videoconferencing.
- Attitudinal assessment regarding the use of videoconferencing for psychiatric consultations.
- Analysis through the lens of the Technology Acceptance Model.
Main Results:
- Clinicians' perspectives on videoconferencing for psychiatric consultations were explored.
- Factors influencing the adoption and non-adoption of this technology were identified.
- Specific obstacles to routine use were discussed in detail.
Conclusions:
- Understanding clinician experiences is crucial for successful videoconferencing implementation in mental healthcare.
- Addressing identified obstacles can facilitate wider adoption of telemedicine for psychiatric services.
- The Technology Acceptance Model provides a framework for improving the integration of videoconferencing in clinical practice.
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