Telemedicine solutions for clinical care delivery during COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The unexpected emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed mindsets about the healthcare system and medical practice in many fields, forcing physicians to reconsider their approaches to healthcare provision. It is necessary to add new, unique, and efficient solutions to traditional methods to overcome this critical challenge. In this regard, telemedicine offers a solution to this problem. Remote medical activities could diminish unnecessary visits and provide prompt medical services in a timely manner.

Objective

This scoping review aimed to provide a map of the existing evidence on the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on delineation functions and technologies, analyzing settings, and identifying related outcomes.

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SUBMITTER: Ganjali R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9354887 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature