The Role of the Family and Community Nurse in Improving Quality of Life and Optimizing Home Care Post-COVID: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward community- and home-based care models. Within this transformation, Family and Community Nurses (FCNs) have become key in bridging hospital and primary care, supporting continuity, self-care, and quality of life (QoL). Despite increasing recognition, evidence on FCN-led interventions remains fragmented. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence on the impact of FCN interventions on QoL and clinical outcomes in post-COVID and people living with chronic conditions managed in community and home settings. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we searched PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Embase, and Cochrane Library (January 2020-November 2024). Eligible studies were randomiz

SUBMITTER: Cianciulli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735649 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature