Monday, 18 August 2003
This presentation is part of : Using Telecommunications to Improve Geriatric Mental Health Care

S003-002 Telepsychiatry with a Rural Nursing Facility

Deirdre Johnston, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA

A telepsychiatry link with a tertiary care center has permitted rural nursing home residents to receive mental health consultations and follow up on a weekly basis for several years. This presentation provides a qualitative overview of the providers’ experience, addresses the practical challenges faced in establishing and maintaining such a service, and suggests strategies aimed at improving its success.

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