How can patients shape digital medicine? A rapid review of patient and public involvement and engagement in the development of digital health technologies for neurological conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) involves working 'with' or 'by' patients and the public, rather than 'to,' 'about,' or 'for' them, and is integral to neurological and digital health research. This rapid review examined PPIE integration in the development and implementation of digital health technologies for neurological conditions.

Methods

Key terms were input into six databases. Included articles were qualitative studies or PPIE activities involving patient perspectives in shaping digital health technologies for neurological conditions. Bias was evaluated using the NICE qualitative checklist, with reporting following PRISMA guidelines.

Results

2,140 articles were identified, with 28 included. Of the

SUBMITTER: Hanrahan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789707 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature