Evaluation of Qualitative Study Investigating Telepsychiatric Consultation Model

Abstract

Discussion Tips Primary care plays an essential role in the treatment of behavioral health disorders. In rural settings, there is a large burden of mental health disorders that are often treated by primary care clinicians because of a lack of available specialists. The collaborative care model focuses on behavioral health integration that aims to enhance treatment of behavioral disorders in the primary care setting by adding the support of care management and psychiatric consultation.2 The current study by Al Achkar et al presents a qualitative study of telepsychiatric consultation as a method of continuous training and workforce development in the primary care settings with an established collaborative care model in rural areas.3