The Use of Digital Health Services Among Patients and Citizens Living at Home: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of digital health services reflects not only the technical development of services but also a change in attitude and the way of thinking. It has become a cornerstone for engaging and activating patients and citizens in health management while living at home. Digital health services are also aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of services, while simultaneously providing services more cost-effectively. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated worldwide 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

SUBMITTER: Rosenlund M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10131924 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature