Effectiveness of Telemedicine Interventions on Mental Health Outcomes during Pandemics in Brazil
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of telemedicine interventions on mental health outcomes during pandemics in Brazil. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Research in Brazil shows promising results for telemedicine's effectiveness in improving mental health outcomes during pandemics. Telemedicine interventions, like virtual therapy sessions, enhance access to care, especially in remote areas. Patients express satisfaction with remote mental health support, citing convenience. However, challenges such as the digital divide and privacy issues require attention for equitable and confidential service delivery. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social cognitive theory (SCT), technology acceptance model (TAM) & health belief model (HBM) may be used to anchor future studies on analyze effectiveness of telemedicine interventions on mental health outcomes during pandemics in Brazil. Telemedicine platforms should be designed to accommodate Brazil's diverse cultural and linguistic landscape. Policy makers should develop clear regulatory guidelines for telemedicine practice in Brazil, particularly concerning licensure, privacy protection, and reimbursement policies.Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of telemedicine interventions on mental health outcomes during pandemics in Brazil.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Research in Brazil shows promising results for telemedicine's effectiveness in improving mental health outcomes during pandemics. Telemedicine interventions, like virtual therapy sessions, enhance access to care, especially in remote areas. Patients express satisfaction with remote mental health support, citing convenience. However, challenges such as the digital divide and privacy issues require attention for equitable and confidential service delivery.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social cognitive theory (SCT), technology acceptance model (TAM) & health belief model (HBM) may be used to anchor future studies on analyze effectiveness of telemedicine interventions on mental health outcomes during pandemics in Brazil. Telemedicine platforms should be designed to accommodate Brazil's diverse cultural and linguistic landscape. Policy makers should develop clear regulatory guidelines for telemedicine practice in Brazil, particularly concerning licensure, privacy protection, and reimbursement policies.
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