Telepsychiatry in Oman within the broader framework of telehealth

In recent years, the Sultanate of Oman has made strides in telehealth services to improve healthcare access for underserved patients, specifically through telephone consultations and digital appointment scheduling. However, the lack of technological infrastructure, insufficient training for healthca...

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Main Authors: Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi, Alya Al Harrasi, Fatma Al Rajhi, Hamed Al Sinawi, Mohammed Al-Alawi
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Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press
Series:BJPsych International
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spelling doaj-art-5bf417c5dafb4bd0820a0475d2e84cce2025-08-20T03:50:12ZengCambridge University PressBJPsych International2056-47402058-62641410.1192/bji.2025.10048Telepsychiatry in Oman within the broader framework of telehealthTamadhir Al-Mahrouqi0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-1504Alya Al Harrasi1Fatma Al Rajhi2Hamed Al Sinawi3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6705-8459Mohammed Al-Alawi4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6388-5377Psychiatrist, Department of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. Email:Psychologist, Department of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanDoctor, General Foundation Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OmanSenior Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Behavioral Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OmanConsultant Psychiatrist, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OmanIn recent years, the Sultanate of Oman has made strides in telehealth services to improve healthcare access for underserved patients, specifically through telephone consultations and digital appointment scheduling. However, the lack of technological infrastructure, insufficient training for healthcare providers and the absence of a unified digital system limit its full potential. As a result, patients in remote areas experience delays in diagnosis and treatment.https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056474025100482/type/journal_articleeHealthmHealthtelehealthtelemedicinetelepsychiatry
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