Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) enabling integrated primary care for complex patients: a protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An increasing number of individuals are living with multiple chronic conditions, often combined with psychosocial complexities. For these patients with complex conditions, an integrated primary care model that provides care coordination and a team-based approach can help manage their multiple needs. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are recognized as a critical enabler of integrated primary care. A better understanding of the use of ICTs in an integrated care setting and how ICTs are being leveraged would be beneficial to identify knowledge gaps and could lead to successful implementation for ICT-based interventions.

Objective

This study will systematically scope the literature on the topic of ICT-enabled integrated healthcare delivery models for

SUBMITTER: Tahsin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9450266 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature