Abstract
Fifteen million residents living in rural locations in the U.S. struggle with mental illness, substance dependence, or co-morbid conditions, and are not receiving adequate healthcare (CDC, 2017). In 2025, there will be a need for 15,600 psychiatrists, with only an anticipated 6,090 practicing in the specialty. In 2014, 13,815 advanced psychiatric nurse practitioners (APRNs) were certified in the specialty (Wei, 2017). The shortage of mental health providers contributes to the number of untreated persons with significant mental health concerns and the lack of access to services (Hilty, 2015). The purpose of this project was to determine if a telehealth quality improvement intervention for patients 18 years of age and older who are diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or substance abuse in a NE Florida specialty mental health treatment facility improved access to providers supporting medication adherence. A secondary purpose was to determine patient satisfaction with the use of telehealth.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Telehealth, Teleconferencing, Advanced Practice Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
Advisor
Pam Rillstone
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Jacksonville University
Degree Year
2020
Recommended Citation
Talarico, Irene, "The use of telehealth to increase mental health services access and promote medication adherence in rural locations" (2020). DNP and Student Works. 168.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/168
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Review Type
Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2020-03-16
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
DNP Statistician Support: Shiva Gautam, PhD