Use of telemonitoring in patient self-management of chronic disease: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telemonitoring for the remote patient self-management of chronic conditions can be a cost-effective method for delivering care in chronic disease; nonetheless, its implementation in clinical practice remains low. The aim of this meta-synthesis is to explore barriers and facilitators associated with the use of remote patient monitoring of chronic disease, drawing on qualitative research, and assessing participant interactions with this technology.

Method

A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies was performed. MEDLINE, SCOPUS and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were searched from database date of inception to 5 February 2021. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) was used to critically appraise each study. Thematic synthesis was

SUBMITTER: Creber A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10510185 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature