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Telepsychiatry Services for Remote Communities in New Zealand

by David Jackson 1,*
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David Jackson
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AMJ  2023 5(2):43; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20231027
Received: 24 August 2023 / Accepted: 13 September 2023 / Published Online: 27 October 2023
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Abstract

The provision of telepsychiatry services in remote communities within New Zealand has emerged as a crucial strategy to address the mental health care gap. This abstract explores the integration of telepsychiatry into the mental health landscape of these underserved regions. New Zealand, with its vast geography, faces significant challenges in delivering comprehensive mental health services to its dispersed populations, particularly in rural and remote areas. Telepsychiatry offers a promising solution, leveraging technology to bring psychiatric expertise to individuals who may otherwise have limited access to such services. This review assesses the current state of telepsychiatry in New Zealand, highlighting the implementation of telehealth initiatives, the impact on patient outcomes, and the considerations for ongoing sustainability. Findings indicate that telepsychiatry has the potential to improve access to mental health care, reduce disparities, and enhance the quality of life for New Zealanders living in remote communities. However, there are technical, logistical, and economic considerations that must be addressed to optimize the effectiveness of telepsychiatry in these contexts.

Keywords: Telepsychiatry, Remote Communities, Mental Health Services, New Zealand, Access Disparities.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Jackson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Jackson, D. Telepsychiatry Services for Remote Communities in New Zealand. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2023, 5, 43. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20231027
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Jackson D. Telepsychiatry Services for Remote Communities in New Zealand. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2023, 5(2):43. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20231027
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Jackson, David 2023. "Telepsychiatry Services for Remote Communities in New Zealand" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 5, no.2:43. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20231027
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Jackson, D. (2023). Telepsychiatry Services for Remote Communities in New Zealand. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 5(2), 43. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20231027

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