Show Notes
The Mental Elf previews the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network Annual Scientific Meeting with Dr. Rob Waller, Consultant Psychiatrist from NHS Lothian.
They discuss the rapid digital transformation in NHS mental health services triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the implementation of video consultations and electronic records in CAMHS. Dr. Waller shares his insights on overcoming hardware and software challenges, enhancing data accessibility, and utilizing clinical data for research and service improvements. The conversation touches on the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, the impact of technology on patient care, and the role of AI and big data in mental health research. Join us to explore the intersection of technology and mental health care and learn about the potential benefits for clinicians and researchers.
00:00 Introduction to the NHS Research Scotland Mental Health Network Annual Scientific Meeting 00:30 Impact of the Pandemic on Digital Transformation in NHS Lothian 02:05 Challenges and Solutions in Digital Record Keeping 04:23 National and Local Perspectives on Digital Health Services 06:10 Lessons from New Zealand and Structured Digital Transformation 09:51 Developing and Implementing Digital Forms 17:01 Monitoring and Improving Digital Health Practices 23:19 The Role of DataLoch in Mental Health Research 34:49 Hopes for the Conference
Find out more: Digital capability framework for NHS Scotland Leadership development programme DataLoch: their trusted data repository for research
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