Training Service Users in the Use of Telehealth: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of telehealth has rapidly increased, yet some populations may be disproportionally excluded from accessing and using this modality of care. Training service users in telehealth may increase accessibility for certain groups. The extent and nature of these training activities have not been explored.

Objective

The objective of this scoping review is to identify and describe activities for training service users in the use of telehealth.

Methods

Five databases (MEDLINE [via PubMed], Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science) were searched in June 2023. Studies that described activities to train service users in the use of synchronous telehealth consultations were eligible for inclusion. Studies that focused on health care professional education were

SUBMITTER: Galvin E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325118 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature