A Pilot Survey of Inmate Preferences for On-Site, Visiting Consultant, and Telemedicine Psychiatric Services

Tucker, William M.; Olfson, Mark; Simring, Steven S.; Goodman, William; Bienenfeld, Scott

doi:10.1017/s1092852900014905

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“…42,43 As evidence suggests, video consultations can be successfully used for screening, diagnosis, disease management and counselling and, importantly, prisoners may prefer tele-psychiatry consultations (particularly in relation to childhood sexual abuse and other sexual concerns) compared with onsite consultations. 44 In addition, telemedicine seems to be useful for surgery, cardiology and emergency care and chronic disease management needs.…”

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Telemedicine in the correctional setting: A scoping review

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Introduction The access healthcare services to inmates within correctional settings has generally been low and problematic due to specific nature of the prison setting. Telemedicine has been used as an alternative delivery mode. This study aimed to collate the current evidence related to the use of telemedicine to deliver health services within correctional settings. Methods A comprehensive search of seven databases – PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Informit, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PsycINFO and Scopus, for peer-reviewed publications was conducted in April, 2018. Results Initial search identified 1147 articles. After review of the title and abstract, 36 articles were included in the final review. Of the included articles, 19 (53%) were published during the period of 2010-2018. Articles were predominantly from the USA ( n = 23; 64 %), France and Australia. There were 23 descriptive studies (64%), five costing studies (14%) five experimental studies (14%), two mixed methods (6%) and one qualitative study (3%). The experimental studies were predominantly focused on mental health services ( n = 4, 80%). The commonest telemedicine intervention used was synchronous videoconferencing ( n = 21, 58%), while eight articles (22%) described asynchronous interventions. Telemedicine interventions were mainly used for mental health ( n = 13), and ophthalmology ( n = 4) disciplines. Discussion In the right circumstances, telemedicine interventions within correctional settings seem to be a useful method in connecting inmates with essential health services.

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Telemedicine in the correctional setting: A scoping review

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“…All included studies examined video conferencing technology, which is a two-way interactive video and audio communication system. However, despite using the same technology, these studies did differ in the goal and target group: their focus ranged from, for example, video conferencing in forensic mental health in general ( 54 , 57 , 63 , 64 , 67 ) to specific target groups, for example, substance abusing patients ( 58 ), inmates with psychiatric problems ( 56 , 59 , 62 , 68 ), or both schizophrenic patient and family ( 52 , 53 ).…”

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eHealth in Treatment of Offenders in Forensic Mental Health: A Review of the Current State

Bouman²,

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BackgroundTreatment of offenders in forensic mental health is complex. Often, these in- or outpatients have low treatment motivation, suffer from multiple disorders, and have poor literacy skills. eHealth may be able to improve treatment outcomes because of its potential to increase motivation and engagement, and it can overcome the predominant one-size-fits-all approach by being tailored to individual patients.ObjectiveTo examine its potential, this systematic review studies the way that eHealth has been used and studied in forensic mental health and identifies accompanying advantages and disadvantages for both patients and treatment, including effectiveness.MethodsA systematic search in Scopus, PsycINFO, and Web of Science was performed up until December 2017. Studies were included if they focused on technological interventions to improve the treatment of forensic psychiatric patients.ResultsThe search resulted in 50 studies in which eHealth was used for treatment purposes. Multiple types of studies and technologies were identified, such as virtual reality, web-based interventions, and videoconferencing. The results confirmed the benefits of technology, for example, the acquisition of unique information about offenders, effectiveness, and tailoring to specific characteristics, but indicated that these are not fully taken advantage of.DiscussionTo overcome the barriers and obtain the benefits, eHealth has to have a good fit with patients and the forensic psychiatric context. It has to be seamlessly integrated in existing care and should not be added as an isolated element. To bridge the gap between the current situation and eHealth’s potential, further research on development, implementation, and evaluation should be conducted.

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“…Many areas that have achieved success with prison telemedicine implemented models based on an initial decision made at a senior political level, with the source of this support varying, from Countrywide Acts and Laws, 46,125 to Ministry of Justice (or equivalent) 38,112,115,126 through to state level support. 65,69,95 This offer may be in the form of provision of funding, 70,72–74,84,111,112 or use of a visionary or coalition-building approach to change. 95 Studies also reported that within the prison community itself, the governor or prison warden (the most senior member of the facility) also needs to be fully supportive of the proposed change within their domain.…”

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Improving care quality with prison telemedicine: The effects of context and multiplicity on successful implementation and use

Edge¹,

Black²,

King³

et al. 2019

J Telemed Telecare

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Background Prison telemedicine can improve the access, cost and quality of healthcare for prisoners, however adoption in prison systems worldwide has been variable despite these demonstrable benefits. This study examines anticipated and realised benefits, barriers and enablers for prison telemedicine, thereby providing evidence to improve the chances of successful implementation. Methods A systematic search was conducted using a combination of medical subject headings and text word searches for prisons and telemedicine. Databases searched included: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL Plus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus and International Bibliography of the Social Sciences. Articles were included if they reported information regarding the use of/advocacy for telemedicine, for people residing within a secure correctional facility. A scoping summary and subsequent thematic qualitative analysis was undertaken on articles selected for inclusion in the review, to identify issues associated with successful implementation and use. Results One thousand, eight hundred and eighty-two non-duplicate articles were returned, 225 were identified for full text review. A total of 163 articles were included in the final literature set. Important considerations for prison telemedicine implementation include: differences between anticipated and realised benefits and barriers, differing wants and needs of prison and community healthcare providers, the importance of top-down and bottom-up support and consideration of logistical and clinical compatibility. Conclusions When implemented well, patients, prison and hospital staff are generally satisfied with telemedicine. Successful implementation requires careful consideration at outset of the partners to be engaged, the local context for implementation and the potential benefits that should be communicated to encourage participation.

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A Pilot Survey of Inmate Preferences for On-Site, Visiting Consultant, and Telemedicine Psychiatric Services

Cited by 11 publications

References 6 publications

Telemedicine in the correctional setting: A scoping review

Telemedicine in the correctional setting: A scoping review

eHealth in Treatment of Offenders in Forensic Mental Health: A Review of the Current State

Improving care quality with prison telemedicine: The effects of context and multiplicity on successful implementation and use

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