Using technology to deliver mental health services to children and youth: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct a scoping review on the use of technology to deliver mental health services to children and youth in order to identify the breadth of peer-reviewed literature, summarize findings and identify gaps.

Method

A literature database search identified 126 original studies meeting criteria for review. Descriptive numerical summary and thematic analyses were conducted. Two reviewers independently extracted data.

Results

Studies were characterized by diverse technologies including videoconferencing, telephone and mobile phone applications and Internet-based applications such as email, web sites and CD-ROMs.

Conclusion

The use of technologies plays a major role in the delivery of mental health services and supports to children and youth in providing p

SUBMITTER: Boydell KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4032077 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature