Impact of coordination mechanisms based on information and communication technologies on cross-level clinical coordination: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coordination mechanisms based on information and communication technologies (ICTs) are gaining attention, especially since the pandemic, due to their potential to improve communication between health professionals. However, their impact on cross-level clinical coordination remains unclear. The aim is to synthesize the evidence on the impact of ICT-based coordination mechanisms on clinical coordination between primary care and secondary care (SC) doctors and to identify knowledge gaps.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted by searching for original articles in six electronic databases and a manual search, with no restrictions regarding time, area, or methodology. Titles and abstracts were screened. Full texts of the selected articles were reviewed and analysed to

SUBMITTER: Campaz-Landazabal D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11311193 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature