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Telehealth use and Models for Geriatric Patients Since the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review
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Fatima Jinnah Medical University, University of Algiers Benyoucef Benkhedda, University of Algiers 3, Kharkiv National Medical University, ...
Published InJournal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
Year2022
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Abstract
Introduction: The gaps in geriatric care provision has become prominent with the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 pandemic). Despite the potential capability of the telehealth model to address the specific needs of geriatric patients, only a few geriatric guidelines have focused on the telehealth model during the pandemic. The following systematic review explores the current evidence of telehealth use and applications in geriatric care, which emerged post the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Methods: Three databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar, were searched by three independent reviewers to identify relevant studies.
 Results: Seven studies were included in this review; two focused on the effectiveness of telehealth, three focused on the experiences of patients and providers, and two focused on the…
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