Impact of virtual consultations on quality of care in type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and narrative synthesis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Around 463 million people globally have diabetes, of which over 90% have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Projections indicate an expected increase to 700 million by 2045. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital health uptake, establishing virtual consultations as a feasible alternative to traditional in-person care. Despite promising preliminary evidence, a comprehensive review is needed to fully assess the impact of virtual consultations on diabetes care. This review aims to systematically evaluate the impact of remote consultations on the quality of care provided to persons with T2D, by mapping impacts against the six quality domains outlined by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) (ie, patient-centeredness, effectiveness, efficiency, timeliness, equity and safety).

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SUBMITTER: Aldakhil R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11535670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature