A systematic review of methods used for COVID-19 telehealth systems evaluation: lessons from past experiences for future use.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 emergency, telehealth systems were rapidly designed and integrated into healthcare delivery frameworks. The main question is whether these systems have been adequately evaluated and whether they are worthy of entering the health service cycle. Thus, this study's objective was to critically analyze the literature on remote health systems developed in response to COVID-19, focusing specifically on the evaluation approaches used.

Methods

The present investigation was executed in 2024, focusing on literature published over five years following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, extending until January 2024. Comprehensive searches were conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. A team of four researchers systematically evaluated

SUBMITTER: Nourani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358072 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature