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Occupational health professionals' and HR specialists' perceptions of telemental health services in occupational health care settings: A qualitative study.

Elina Kervinen, Lauri Vähätalo, Anna Siukola, Tiia Reho, Klas Winell, Riitta Sauni

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6 authors.

Elina KervinenFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8430-1157
Lauri VähätaloFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
Anna SiukolaFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
Tiia RehoFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
Klas WinellConmedic Oy, Espoo, Finland.
Riitta SauniFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: The rise in mental health-related work disability pensions highlights the need for more research on how occupational health care (OHC) can support mental health, including the use of telehealth (TH) services in mental health care. Methods: The research, employing a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews ( Results: Our research suggests that TH services provided by OHC can enhance access to care and expedite the initiation of work ability support, particularly in mental health cases. However, potential challenges include a perceived sense of distance, superficiality in interactions, and difficulty in forming a comprehensive understanding due to few non-verbal cues. Conclusion: A combined approach of TH and face-to-face services is suggested to provide flexible, and individualized support. Further studies on remote low-threshold discussion mental health services and studies comparing TH and face-to-face services are advised.

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digital and remote health servicesdigital healthmental healthOccupational healthtelehealth

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PMID39777057
PMCPMC11705330

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