The role of digital health in palliative care for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2018, 26.6 million people were living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Palliative care services are recommended for people living with HIV at all stages from diagnosis through to end-of-life. However, the provision of palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa is limited, leading to little or no access for the majority of patients. Digital technologies in sub-Saharan Africa present an opportunity to improve access to palliative care for people living with HIV in the region. This review synthesised literature on digital health interventions for palliative care for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and assessed their effects on patient outcomes.

Methods

Literature searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and Global Health. Inclusion and exclusion

SUBMITTER: Mwase C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706081 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature