A scoping review of the unassisted physical exam conducted over synchronous audio-video telemedicine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This scoping review aims to provide a broad overview of the research on the unassisted virtual physical exam performed over synchronous audio-video telemedicine to identify gaps in knowledge and guide future research.

Methods

Searches for studies on the unassisted virtual physical exam were conducted in 3 databases. We included primary research studies in English on the virtual physical exam conducted via patient-to-provider synchronous, audio-video telemedicine in the absence of assistive technology or personnel. Screening and data extraction were performed by 2 independent reviewers.

Results

Seventy-four studies met inclusion criteria. The most common components of the physical exam performed over telemedicine were neurologic (38/74, 51%), musculoskeletal

SUBMITTER: Yao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9559902 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature