The Extent of Engagement With Telehealth Approaches by Patients With Advanced Cancer: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Telehealth approaches are increasingly being used to support patients with advanced diseases, including cancer. Evidence suggests that telehealth is acceptable to most patients; however, the extent of and factors influencing patient engagement remain unclear.

Objective

The aim of this review is to characterize the extent of engagement with telehealth interventions in patients with advanced, incurable cancer reported in the international literature.

Methods

This systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) and is reported in line with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) 2020 guidelines. A comprehensive search of databases was undertaken for telehealth interve

SUBMITTER: Goodman W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8895292 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature