Home-Based Telepsychiatry in US Urban Area
Joint Authors
Amirsadri, Alireza
Burns, Jaclynne
Pizzuti, Albert
Arfken, Cynthia L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Telepsychiatry expands access to psychiatric care.
However, telepsychiatry for elderly adults is only reimbursed in the US if the patient is assessed while in a clinical setting.
This case study presents a homebound older woman previously hospitalized for schizophrenia who had not seen a psychiatrist in over 20 years.
Care was provided with hybrid telepsychiatry (team-based practice with social worker traveling to the home with electronic tablet for connection with psychiatrist).
The intervention resulted in detecting unrecognized depression and complex trauma.
The treatment plan included adding an antidepressant and therapy plan, eliminating one psychiatric medication, and reducing dosage of pain medication.
The outcomes were improved function and quality of life.
The patient and caregiver were both highly satisfied with the services.
This hybrid telepsychiatry is a reasonable option for homebound elderly patients living in urban areas and less expensive than nursing home admission.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amirsadri, Alireza& Burns, Jaclynne& Pizzuti, Albert& Arfken, Cynthia L.. 2017. Home-Based Telepsychiatry in US Urban Area. Case Reports in Psychiatry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149614
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amirsadri, Alireza…[et al.]. Home-Based Telepsychiatry in US Urban Area. Case Reports in Psychiatry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149614
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amirsadri, Alireza& Burns, Jaclynne& Pizzuti, Albert& Arfken, Cynthia L.. Home-Based Telepsychiatry in US Urban Area. Case Reports in Psychiatry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149614
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149614