Applications and outcomes of implementing telemedicine for hypertension management in COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 presented a significant challenge for patients with hypertension in terms of access to care. However, telemedicine offered the healthcare system opportunities that had previously been underutilized. Therefore, this study aims to systematically review the applications and outcomes of telemedicine for hypertension management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

A structured search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines across multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, and Scopus. The search was limited to studies published from December 2019 until May 2023, resulting in a total of 3727 studies. After quality appraisal using the CASP checklists version 2018, 29 articles were included in the final review. Data analysis was p

SUBMITTER: Hayavi-Haghighi MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11293715 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature