Longitudinal neural and psychological changes following psilocybin under compassion imagery priming.
Authors: Pallavicini C, Llobenes L, Cavanna F, de la Fuente LA, Muller S, Costa M, Gumiy N, Bruno N, D'Amelio T, Basran J, Plowright P, Zamberlan F, Pasqualetti G, Stolkiner A, Namías M, Gilbert P, Tagliazucchi E
Journal: Frontiers in human neuroscience
mental health
psychology
open access
Abstract
The integration of digital technologies into healthcare systems has been increasingly recognized as a transformative approach to addressing persistent gaps in access, efficiency, and quality of healthcare delivery worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines digital health as the use of digital, mobile, and wireless technologies to support the achievement of health objectives []. The Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 emphasizes digital health as an essential enabler of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting its role in strengthening health systems, improving access to care, and ensuring equitable health outcomes []. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including India, digital health platforms have emerged as potential solutions to bridge disparities in healthcare access, particularly in rural and underserved areas [,]. Teleconsultation, electronic health records, decision-support systems, and mobile health applications are increasingly being used to overcome geographical barriers, reduce patient out-of-pocket expenditure, and improve continuity of care. These tools are particularly relevant in resource-constrained health systems characterized by inadequate specialist availability, fragmented referral systems, and weak health information infrastructures []. India has made significant strides in advancing digital health initiatives. The launch of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in 2020, now known as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), marked a landmark effort to digitize healthcare through unique health IDs, electronic health records, and interoperable systems []. Complementing this, e-Sanjeevani, the government’s flagship telemedicine platform, has provided more than 200 million teleconsultations since its inception, demonstrating the potential of digital health to extend its reach even during the COVID-19 pandemic [].