The Effectiveness of E-Learning in Dealing With Psychiatric Problems for Doctors and Nurses in Primary Care Facilities: A Literature Review

Abstract

Handling of psychiatric cases in the community and at the healthcare center is a vital aspect for further treatment of people with mental health disorders. Hence, healthcare workers (doctors and nurses) are required to carry out this crucial intervention with their professional expertise properly. The aim of this review was to explore and analyze recent studies related to e-learning methods in improving psychiatric treatment for doctors and nurses in primary care facilities. The study design employed a narrative literature review based on related studies. Various databases were searched to obtain a critical appraisal on the resources used to develop e-learning programs in psychiatric treatment. Studies with empirical designs, peer-reviewed, written in English, and published between 2010 and 2019 were selected for this review. A total of seven research articles were selected for review. This review classified three main topics which were the creation of a comprehensive e-learning method, the benefits of elearning, and an evaluation of the e-learning method. E-learning innovation demonstrated to provide more effective benefits for both managers and beneficiaries, i.e. healthcare workers (doctors and nurses).