Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Nov 30, 2022
Open Peer Review Period: Nov 30, 2022 - Jan 25, 2023
Date Accepted: Mar 7, 2023
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Use of digital health services among patients and citizens living at home: a scoping review
ABSTRACT
Background:
The development of digital health services has become a cornerstone for engaging and activating patients and citizens in health management while living at home or in a home-like environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has across the world accelerated the development and use of digital services in response to requirements for social distancing and other regulations.
Objective:
The aim of this review is to identify and summarize how digital health services are being used among patients and citizens while living at home.
Methods:
The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews is used as guidance. A search conducted in three databases (CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus) resulted in 419 articles.
Results:
After screening and excluding articles that did not match the inclusion criteria, 88 articles were included in the final analysis. Results indicate that digital health services comply with different situations and can be used among different kinds of populations. Mostly digital health services were used in the form of video visits and consultations. Other services, such as remote monitoring and use of internet or portals for searching information, were also observed.
Conclusions:
The development of digital services reflects a shift towards the provision of care regardless of time and place as well as a greater emphasis on patient-centered care.
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