NURS 6052 EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT, PART 3: CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF RESEARCH

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Watanabe, J., Teraura, H., Nakamura, A., & Kotani, K. (2023). Telemental health in rural areas: a systematic review. Journal of Rural Medicine, 18(2): 50-54. DOI: 10.2185/jrm.2022-059

Yom-Tov, E., Lekkas, D., Heinz, M. V., Nguyen, T., Barr, P. J., & Jacobson, N.

C. (2023). Digitally filling the access gap in mental health care: an investigation of the

association between rurality and online engagement with validated self-report screens across the United States. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 157, 112-118.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.11.024

Talarico, I. (2021). The use of telehealth to increase mental health services access and promote medication adherence in rural locations. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 33(11), 1074-1079. DOI: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000495

Nelson, D., Inghels, M., Kenny, A., Skinner, S., McCranor, T., Wyatt, S., … & Gussy, M. (2023). Mental health professionals and telehealth in a rural setting: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Health Services Research, 23(1), 200.

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09083-6

Evidence Level *

(I, II, or III)

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A systematic review of literature of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from MEDLINE and Cochrane databases.

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A cohort study comprising individuals self-reporting online mental health screening in rural areas.

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A cohort study of a pilot project for a specialty mental health treatment facility.

II

A cross-sectional survey on experiences, use, and perceptions of telehealth before and after the COVID-19 pandemic-enforced changes in the delivery of mental health services.

Conceptual Framework

Describe the theoretical basis for the study (If there is not one mentioned in the article, say that here).**

The theoretical basis for the study was a high prevalence of mental disorders and limited or shortage of resources and accessibility in rural areas.

The theoretical basis for the study is founded on the impact of online mental health screening resources that can improve awareness and detection of mental illness among populations with limited access to mental health services.

The researcher used a relationship-based care model developed by Koloroutis and uses seven core components. The model represents a framework for a continuous therapeutic relationship over time to attain positive outcomes.

 The theoretical basis for the study was the increased integration of telehealth interventions at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on staff and the delivery of psychological therapies for rural populations.

Design/Method

Describe the design and how the study was carried out (In detail, including inclusion/exclusion criteria).

The reviewers used the Preferr