Hossam Mahmoud, Hady Naal, Bridget Mitchell, Leroy Arenivar
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper presents OPTIC as a framework to guide the conceptualization and implementation of telebehavioral health (TBH) in a comprehensive, structured, and accessible manner. RECENT FINDINGS: There is a need for comprehensive frameworks for TBH implementation, yet current models and frameworks described in the literature have limitations. Many studies highlight favorable outcomes of TBH during COVID-19, along with increased adoption. However, despite the plethora of publications on general telehealth implementation, knowledge is disparate, inconsistent, not comprehensive, and not TBH-specific...
November 13, 2023: Current Psychiatry Reports