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Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Telepsychiatry Among Patients and Psychiatrists: A Mixed-Methods Study in Saudi Arabia.

Turki M Alanzi, Wejdan Arif, Afrah Alreshidi, Dalal Aldawsari, Omnyah A Sanyour, Basel Alkishi, Alwaleed Alhazzaa, Malath Alsulaihbi, Hayam Alenezi, Firdevs Isa and 2 more

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Turki M AlanziHealth Information Management and Technology (HIMT), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Wejdan ArifDepartment of Radiological Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU.
Afrah Alreshidi‏Department of Public Health, College of Public ‏Health, University of Hail, Hail, SAU.
Dalal Aldawsari‏College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
Omnyah A SanyourDepartment of Psychiatry, King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Madinah, SAU.
Basel AlkishiCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-ahsa, SAU.
Alwaleed AlhazzaaBasic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU.
Malath AlsulaihbiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, King Abdullah Medical Complex, Jeddah, SAU.
Hayam AleneziDepartment of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, SAU.
Firdevs IsaFaculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Jumanah KhayyatCollege of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Nouf AlanziClinical Laboratory Sciences, Jouf University, Jouf, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTelepsychiatry, a branch of telemedicine, has gained prominence in Saudi Arabia as a means of improving access to mental health services. However, comprehensive insights into the perspectives of both patients and providers remain limited.

aimThis study aimed to explore the perceptions and attitudes of patients and psychiatrists toward telepsychiatry in Saudi Arabia, focusing on its benefits, challenges, and implications for future practice. METHODOLOGY: A mixed-methods design was used, combining quantitative surveys (

resultsPatients reported high agreement with telepsychiatry's benefits (

conclusionsTelepsychiatry is well-received by both patients and providers in Saudi Arabia, especially for non-acute care. To optimize adoption, targeted training, infrastructure investment, and culturally adapted platforms are essential for sustainable integration into hybrid mental healthcare models.

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digital mental healthmixed-methodspatient perceptionspsychiatrist attitudessaudi arabiatelepsychiatry

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PMID40831818
PMCPMC12360621

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