Telephonic follow-up during COVID-19 to maintain continuity of care for persons with psychiatric disorders

Asian J Psychiatr. 2021 Mar:57:102564. doi: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102564. Epub 2021 Jan 21.

Abstract

We describe the utility of telephonic aftercare services (including liaising with primary healthcare providers) rendered to persons with psychiatric disorders (n = 1049) during the lockdown period of COVID 19 pandemic in India. Such consultations can be continued even after the COVID 19 period for suitable patients.

Keywords: COVID-19 lockdown; Collaborative care; Mental Health Programme; Telepsychiatry; User perspective.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aftercare / organization & administration*
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • India
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / therapy*
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care*
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Telemedicine / organization & administration*
  • Telephone
  • Young Adult