Use of technology for care coordination initiatives for patients with mental health issues: a systematic literature review
Erin Falconer,1 David Kho,1 John P Docherty2 1ODH, Inc., Princeton, NJ, USA; 2Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Princeton, NJ, USA Abstract: This systematic literature review investigates the use of technology for the coordination and management of mental health care with an emphasis on outcome...
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doaj-117182e1d4574f0caa10a17824698b032020-11-25T01:42:57ZengDove Medical PressNeuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment1178-20212018-09-01Volume 142337234940605Use of technology for care coordination initiatives for patients with mental health issues: a systematic literature reviewFalconer EKho DDocherty JPErin Falconer,1 David Kho,1 John P Docherty2 1ODH, Inc., Princeton, NJ, USA; 2Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Princeton, NJ, USA Abstract: This systematic literature review investigates the use of technology for the coordination and management of mental health care with an emphasis on outcomes. Searches of MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE were conducted between January 1, 2003, and January 4, 2018, to identify articles that assessed patient outcomes associated with care coordination, evaluated technology to improve care, or discussed management of mental health care using technology. A total of 21 articles were included in a qualitative review based on the recommendations set forth by the PRISMA statement. Among the various health technologies, electronic health records were most commonly used for care coordination, with primary care being the most frequent setting. Care coordination was shown to provide easier patient access to health care providers and to improve communication between caregiver and patient, especially in cases where geographic location or distance is a challenge. Barriers to coordinated care included, but were not limited to, insufficient funding for health information technology, deficient reimbursement plans, limited access to technologies, cultural barriers, and underperforming electronic health record templates. In conclusion, many studies showed the benefit of coordinated and collaborative care through the use of technology; however, further research and development efforts are needed to continue technological innovation for advanced patient care. Keywords: serious mental illness, schizophrenia, depression, collaborative care, behavioral health, health information technologyhttps://www.dovepress.com/use-of-technology-for-care-coordination-initiatives-for-patients-with--peer-reviewed-article-NDTserious mental illnessschizophreniadepressioncollaborative carebehavioral healthhealth information technology |
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Use of technology for care coordination initiatives for patients with mental health issues: a systematic literature review |
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Erin Falconer,1 David Kho,1 John P Docherty2 1ODH, Inc., Princeton, NJ, USA; 2Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Princeton, NJ, USA Abstract: This systematic literature review investigates the use of technology for the coordination and management of mental health care with an emphasis on outcomes. Searches of MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE were conducted between January 1, 2003, and January 4, 2018, to identify articles that assessed patient outcomes associated with care coordination, evaluated technology to improve care, or discussed management of mental health care using technology. A total of 21 articles were included in a qualitative review based on the recommendations set forth by the PRISMA statement. Among the various health technologies, electronic health records were most commonly used for care coordination, with primary care being the most frequent setting. Care coordination was shown to provide easier patient access to health care providers and to improve communication between caregiver and patient, especially in cases where geographic location or distance is a challenge. Barriers to coordinated care included, but were not limited to, insufficient funding for health information technology, deficient reimbursement plans, limited access to technologies, cultural barriers, and underperforming electronic health record templates. In conclusion, many studies showed the benefit of coordinated and collaborative care through the use of technology; however, further research and development efforts are needed to continue technological innovation for advanced patient care. Keywords: serious mental illness, schizophrenia, depression, collaborative care, behavioral health, health information technology |
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