TELEHEALTH ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSES IN CLINICAL PRACTICES

Mahir ayesh alenzi; Salman Salem Alzahrani; Abdulaziz Ali Alzahrani; Naif Ahmed Alomari; Mamdouh Mashaal Alamri; Saeed Ibrahim Alshaikhi; Maha Abdullah Alenzi

doi:10.53555/jptcp.v29i04.5339

Mahir ayesh alenzi
Salman Salem Alzahrani
Abdulaziz Ali Alzahrani
Naif Ahmed Alomari
Mamdouh Mashaal Alamri
Saeed Ibrahim Alshaikhi
Maha Abdullah Alenzi

Keywords

Telehealth, psychiatric nursing, PMH-APRN, telehealth competencies, mental health services, education, training

Abstract

Background: The integration of telehealth into psychiatric nursing has emerged as a pivotal advancement, particularly in response to the increasing need for accessible mental health services. This research synthesizes findings from recent studies to outline the telehealth competencies necessary for psychiatric mental health advanced practice nurses (PMH-APRNs).

Methods: A comprehensive critical analysis literature review was conducted, focusing on studies published between 2018 and 2022. Six key studies were identified through systematic searches in databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library. These studies were evaluated based on their contributions to understanding the telehealth competencies required in psychiatric nursing, encompassing technical, clinical, ethical, and communicative aspects.

Results: The review identified a broad spectrum of competencies essential for effective telehealth delivery in psychiatric nursing. These included technical skills for managing telehealth platforms, clinical skills adapted for the virtual environment, communication skills for remote patient engagement, cultural sensitivity to deliver equitable care, ethical considerations to navigate confidentiality and privacy in telehealth settings, and administrative proficiency. Despite the recognized importance of these competencies, a gap in formal education and training on telehealth within psychiatric nursing curricula was evident.

Conclusions: To harness the full potential of telehealth in psychiatric nursing, standardized competency frameworks must be developed and integrated into PMH-APRN curricula. Policymakers and healthcare institutions should collaborate to implement these frameworks and support ongoing professional development in telehealth competencies. Addressing the educational gap in telehealth can significantly enhance the accessibility, efficiency, and quality of mental health services.

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Oct 28, 2022

DOI https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i04.5339

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Mahir ayesh alenzi, Salman Salem Alzahrani, Abdulaziz Ali Alzahrani, Naif Ahmed Alomari, Mamdouh Mashaal Alamri, Saeed Ibrahim Alshaikhi, & Maha Abdullah Alenzi. (2022). TELEHEALTH ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSES IN CLINICAL PRACTICES. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 29(04), 2275–2282. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v29i04.5339

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