Telemedicine in the primary care of older adults: a systematic mixed studies review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family physicians had to deliver care remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their efforts highlighted the importance of developing a primary care telemedicine (TM) model. TM has the potential to provide a high-quality option for primary care delivery. However, it poses unique challenges for older adults. Our aim was therefore to explore the effects of TM and the determinants of its use in primary care for older adults.

Methods

In this systematic mixed studies review, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, EMBASE, CINHAL, AgeLine, DARE, Cochrane Library, and clinical trials research registers were searched for articles in English, French or Russian. Two reviewers performed study selection, data extraction and assessment of study quality. TM's effects were reported through the tabulat

SUBMITTER: Ilali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10357882 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature