Widespread use of virtual mental health care by Ontarians suggests there\u0027s a need to enhance the delivery of quality care, researchers say.
Limited research has shown that virtual health care can work well to support patients with depression, anxiety and post-traumatic disorder but there is little study comparing in-person to virtual care, especially in the treatment of severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, says the paper which was prepared by a team of researchers on behalf of the Science Table.
The widespread use of virtual mental health care by Ontarians suggests that there’s a need to develop recommendations to enhance the delivery of quality care, the paper says. Some communities, including marginalized populations, don’t have access to privacy, housing, high-speed internet and the technology needed to access the service, the researchers found.
“Virtual delivery of mental health care should continue to have a strong presence after the pandemic period in the Ontario health system, given its efficacy, acceptability and feasibility,” the paper concludes. “However, until comparative effectiveness evidence is available, in-person options should continue to remain available for various clinical situations.”
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