Challenges of Telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the decrease of in-person visits to reduce the risk of virus transmission. Telemedicine is an efficient communication tool employed between healthcare providers and patients that prevents the risk of exposure to infected persons. However, telemedicine use is not infallible; its users reported multiple issues that complicated the expansion of this technology. So, this systematic review aimed to explore the barriers and challenges of telemedicine use during the pandemic and to propose solutions for improving future use.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) statement. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Embase, an

SUBMITTER: Ftouni R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9351100 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature