Multidisciplinary Telehealth for Pediatric Developmental and Mental Health Care in Rural and Remote Australia: Interview Study Among Caregivers and Service Providers.

This study explores how telehealth services help rural and remote Australian children with developmental and mental health problems access specialist care. Researchers interviewed 11 caregivers and 21 service providers about their experiences with a telehealth program. While caregivers were generally positive about telehealth and service providers saw it as valuable for improving access, both groups identified challenges including technology limitations, difficulties engaging some children, and constraints on detailed clinical assessments.

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