Barriers and limitations to the development of a telemental health service for workers in Peru- A user-centered approach
The study advocates for a holistic, user-centred paradigm in telemental health services implementation, addressing both technological aspects and human and systemic elements. Multifaceted challenges inherent in telemental health, particularly in Peru, emphasize the need for strategic interventions by stakeholders. The study calls for a policy shift towards enhancing telemental health equity through system-level changes and eliminating structural barriers for marginalized populations.
Authors
- Miguel Angel Burgos-Flores
- Jaime Rosales‐Rimache (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1665-2332)
- Liliana Cruz-Ausejo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7506-4939)
- Juan Ambrosio-Melgarejo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8791-802X)
- John Astete Cornejo
- Jimmy Cainamarks Alejandro
- Sebastián García Cruz
Institutions
- Instituto Nacional de Salud (PE)
- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321401
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo