Implications for implementation and adoption of telehealth in developing countries: a systematic review of China's practices and experiences.

ABSTRACT: The rapid advancement of telehealth technologies has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery, especially in developing countries and resource-limited settings. Telehealth played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting numerous healthcare services. We conducted a systematic review to gain insights into the characteristics, barriers, and successful experiences in implementing telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic in China, a representative of the developing countries. We also provide insights for other developing countries that face similar challenges to developing and using telehealth during or after the pandemic. This systematic review was conducted through searching five prominent databases including PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Web of S

SUBMITTER: Ye J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10507083 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature