Health information technology uses for primary prevention in preventive medicine: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The use of health information technologies (HITs) has been associated with positive benefits such as improved health outcomes and improved health services. Results from empirical studies reported potential benefits of HITs in preventive medicine measures such as primary prevention. This review will examine the broad range of HITs and their uses and effectiveness in primary prevention.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct searches in relevant databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Methodology Register, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science) using Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review methodology. The scoping review will include all study designs to identify the literature on HIT uses. Two reviewers will independently screen t

SUBMITTER: Alturkistani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6173258 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature