Attitudes Towards Implementation of Store-and-Forward Telemental Health in Humanitarian Settings: Survey of Syrian Healthcare Providers

摘要: Abstract Background: Store-and-forward (S&F) telemedicine is thought to be most applicable in humanitarian settings. Unlike other kinds of telemental health (TMH), S&F requires engagement and active participation from healthcare providers submitting text or audio-video clinical material for consultations. To implement such consultative systems there a need gauge providers' attitudes towards this technology. Materials Methods: An electronic survey was sent Syrian (physicians nonphysicians) who are affiliated with nongovernmental organizations managing Syrians affected by war. After description what TMH are, participants were asked about their services. Results: Fifty-two responded the survey. Only results inside Syria (n=30) presented. The majority respondents had no experience TMH. Half believed that mental can provided through ...