Telephonic follow-up during COVID-19 to maintain continuity of care for persons with psychiatric disorders.
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SUBMITTER: Naik SS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7825953 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan
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Telephonic follow-up during COVID-19 to maintain continuity of care for persons with psychiatric disorders.
Naik Shalini S SS Rahul Patley P Harihara Suchandra S Pahuja Erika E Chithra Nellai K NK Ramachandraiah Sujai S Kumar Vishu V Mehta Urvakhsh Meherwan UM Manjunatha Narayana N Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar NK Math Suresh Bada SB Thirthalli Jagadisha J
Asian journal of psychiatry 20210121
We describe the utility of telephonic aftercare services (including liaising with primary healthcare providers) rendered to persons with psychiatric disorders (n = 1049) during the lockdown period of COVID 19 pandemic in India. Such consultations can be continued even after the COVID 19 period for suitable patients. ...[more]
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