Patient and families' perspectives on telepalliative care: A systematic integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telepalliative care is increasingly used in palliative care, but has yet to be examined from a patient and family perspective. A synthesis of evidence may provide knowledge on how to plan and provide telepalliative care that caters specifically to patients and families' needs.

Objective

To synthesise evidence on patients and families' perspectives on telepalliative care.

Design

A systematic integrative review (PROSPERO #CRD42022301206) reported in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Inclusion criteria; primary peer-reviewed studies published 2011-2022, patient and family perspective, >18 years, telepalliative care and English/Danish language. Quality was appraised using the mixed-methods appraisal tool, version 2020. Guided by Toronto and Remington, dat

SUBMITTER: Hayes Bauer E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10865769 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature