Experiences of remote consultation in UK primary care for patients with mental health conditions: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There has been a rapid shift from face-to-face to remote consultation across healthcare settings. 90% of patients with mental health conditions are cared for entirely in primary care. Remote consultation can present challenges and benefits for patients with mental health conditions. The aim of this systematic review was to collate and examine the evidence relating to remote consultation in UK primary care on the experiences of patients with mental health conditions.

Methods

Six major databases were searched for empirical studies published in the English language between 1 January 2010 and 21 October 2022. Studies were included where remote consultation occurred between a patient and primary care clinician. Outcomes of interest include mode of remote consultation,

SUBMITTER: Antonio S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10924560 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature