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Deep Brain Stimulation , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , Tourette Syndrome , Humans , Adolescent , Tourette Syndrome/complications , Tourette Syndrome/therapy , Globus Pallidus/physiology , Treatment Outcome , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/complications , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/therapyABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We highlight the evolution and use of telemedicine in child and adolescent healthcare in India, in pre and post pandemic eras. RECENT FINDINGS: The latest research endorses telemedicine as a successful strategy in resource-limited settings to provide accessible and equitable healthcare. SUMMARY: Telemedicine was initiated in India in 2001. The pandemic restrictions resulted in an increase in its use. The national telemedicine and telepsychiatry guidelines facilitated and enabled its widespread use. Telehealth was used by private and public health establishments, in urban, rural, and remote areas. It was used for triaging cases; managing and monitoring COVID patients in home isolation, in non-COVID medical and psychiatric care, and follow-up; continuing medical education; and health promotion strategies like teleyoga. The shortcomings included inability to provide privacy and confidentiality, perform physical examination, and provide emergency care. Most patients and their caregivers expressed satisfaction with telehealth services. Telemedicine is likely to become an integral part of healthcare services in the post pandemic era.
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Adolescent Psychiatry , Child Psychiatry , Congresses as Topic , Adolescent , Career Mobility , Child , Humans , Mentoring , Societies, MedicalABSTRACT
Psychodermatology is an exciting field which deals with the close relationship that exists between dermatological and psychiatric disorders. A combined bio-psycho-social approach is essential for effective evaluation and treatment of these conditions. This review aims to give the practicing clinician an overview of psychiatric evaluation in patients with dermatological conditions.
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Psychiatric disorders frequently co-occur with dermatological conditions and psychotropic agents may be indicated in treating the underlying psychiatric symptoms. Use of psychotropics can be associated with significant cutaneous adverse effects as well as drug interactions with pharmacological agents used in treatment of the dermatological conditions. Knowledge of indication, contraindication, side effects, and interactions of psycho-tropics is essential for the practicing dermatologist in managing psycho-dermatological conditions. This review aims at discussing relevant issues in pharmacological management of psycho-cutaneous disorders.
