Telephone-based telepsychiatry consultations: a qualitative exploration of psychiatrists' experiences in Oman.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The utilisation of tele-mental health services has the potential to address challenges in mental health services within the Eastern Mediterranean Region. However, the adoption of tele-mental health in Oman remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the experiences of psychiatrists with telephone consultations, offering valuable insights to advance the field of telepsychiatry.

Design

This is a qualitative exploratory study. The analysis of the data involved the application of manifest content analysis.

Setting

The semi-structured interviews were conducted with the psychiatrists at Al Masarra Hospital.

Participants

A total of 10 semi-structured interviews were conducted.

Results

The study reveals that psychiatrists encounter communi

SUBMITTER: Al-Mahrouqi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10928775 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature