Metrics for Evaluating Telemedicine in Randomized Controlled Trials: Scoping Review.

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Background

Telemedicine involves medical, diagnostic, and treatment-related services using telecommunication technology. Not only does telemedicine contribute to improved patient quality of life and satisfaction by reducing travel time and allowing patients to be seen in their usual environment, but it also has the potential to improve disease management by making it easier for patients to see a doctor. Recently, owing to IT developments, research on telemedicine has been increasing; however, its usefulness and limitations in randomized controlled trials remain unclear because of the multifaceted effects of telemedicine. Furthermore, the specific metrics that can be used as cross-disciplinary indicators when comparing telemedicine and face-to-face care also remain undefined.

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SUBMITTER: Sugawara Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829184 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature