Telemedicine in Elderly Hypertensive and Patients with Chronic Diseases during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One aspect of the distancing measures imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is that telemedicine consultations have increased exponentially. Among these consultations, the assessment and follow-up of patients with chronic diseases in a non-presential setting has been strengthened considerably. Nevertheless, some controversy remains about the most suitable means of patient follow-up.

Objective

To analyze the impact of the telemedicine measures implemented during the COVID-19 period on chronic patients.

Material and methods

A systematic review was carried out using the following databases: PubMed, Pro-Quest, and Scopus. The systematic review followed the guidelines outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRIS

SUBMITTER: Quesada-Caballero M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10574013 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature