Depression Screening Less Likely During Telehealth Than In-Person Visit

Depression Screening Less Likely During Telehealth Than In-Person Visit

A recent study reveals that depression screenings during telehealth visits were less frequent compared to in-person visits early in the pandemic. Conducted by UCSF researchers, the study analyzed depression screening rates based on visit type and patient characteristics. It found significantly lower odds of screening during video and telephone visits compared to in-person appointments. The transition to telemedicine and the urgency of the pandemic response led to lagging workflows for depression screening in telemedicine encounters. The study emphasizes the need for fully integrating screening into telehealth visits, particularly addressing emerging disparities by race, ethnicity, language, or age. As depression rates rise, researchers explore strategies to enhance digital health technologies' efficacy in mental health treatment.

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A recent UCSF study indicates depression screenings during telehealth visits were notably lower than in-person appointments early in the pandemic. The transition to telemedicine and pandemic urgency led to deficient workflows for depression screening in telehealth. Integration of screening into telehealth visits is crucial, addressing emerging disparities by race, ethnicity, language, or age. As depression rates surge, researchers seek to enhance digital health technologies' efficacy in mental health treatment. Strategies include optimizing interventions' delivery length and incorporating in-app notifications. The study underscores the imperative for proactive measures to ensure equitable access to mental health screenings in telemedicine settings.


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