Mapping the Impact of Telenursing on Quality and Healthcare Savings: A Scoping Review
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251700Keywords:
Telenursing, E-Health, Healthcare SavingAbstract
Introduction: Telenursing, a component of telehealth, combines information technology with nursing practice to provide care from a distance.Closing healthcare access disparities is becoming more urgent, particularly in rural and disadvantaged areas. The growing incidence of long-term health conditions and the ageing population have resulted in an increased requirement for healthcare systems to provide effective, patient-centred care. Ongoing patient care and empowerment are delivered through the remote services of telenursing, which include monitoring, educational support, and consultation
Methods: This scoping review was conducted in full compliance with the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines.The search strategy entailed using relevant keywords related to telenursing on major electronic databases including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and ProQuest.
Results: In total, nine articles were included in this review. Research reveals that telenursing represents a highly effective technological strategy for assisting nurses in meeting patient requirements, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, through the provision of remote healthcare services. Consistently reported research indicates that telenursing is a cost-reducing strategy which also contributes to better clinical outcomes.
Conclusions: : telenursing in promoting both patient independence and healthcare saving
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