ReviewBMC palliative care2020
Patients' experiences of eHealth in palliative care: an integrative review.
Review in BMC palliative care, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 41 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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41 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 88 citations in OpenAlex.
- Geographic variations in place of death and palliative care utilisation in the last three months of life in high-income countries: a systematic review.BMC palliative care · 2025Pooled it
- Telehealth adoption in palliative care: a systematic review of patient barriers and facilitators.BMC palliative care · 2025Pooled it
- Digital health for cancer symptom management in palliative medicine: systematic review.BMJ supportive & palliative care · 2024Pooled it
- Supportive eHealth Technologies and Their Effects on Physical Functioning and Quality of Life for People With Lung Cancer: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- The effectiveness of e-mental health interventions on stress, anxiety, and depression among healthcare professionals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Advantages and Challenges of Using Telehealth for Home-Based Palliative Care: Systematic Mixed Studies Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
- Mixed methods evaluation to explore participant experiences of a pilot randomized trial to facilitate self-management of people living with stroke: Inspiring virtual enabled resources following vascular events (iVERVE).Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2022Trial
- Cost-Utility of the eHealth Application 'Oncokompas', Supporting Incurably Ill Cancer Patients to Self-Manage Their Cancer-Related Symptoms: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Trial
- Mobile Health in Home-Based Palliative Care: Realist Review of Contextual Factors and Mechanisms Influencing Outcomes.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Review
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- Patients' and healthcare providers' perceptions in outpatient palliative cancer care services at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka: prospects for adoption of a digital health intervention.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Use of Health and Welfare Technology in Palliative Care: State-of-the-Art Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Review
- Family Caregivers' Perspectives on the Potential of Drone-Based Medication Delivery in Palliative Home Care: Qualitative Focus Group Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- Exploring the Impact of a Remote Monitoring System for Palliative and End-of-Life Care (CARE-PAC): Mixed Methods Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- The transition from oncology to palliative care: barriers and facilitators explored through an integrative review.BMC palliative care · 2025Review
- Usability and User Experience Testing of a Co-Designed Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes App ("MyPal for Adults") for Palliative Cancer Care: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- A qualitative study on the experience of internet outpatient consultation in palliative care for relatives of cancer patients.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- More than 3 years of teleconsultations: A retrospective cohort study in specialized outpatient palliative care.Palliative medicine · 2025Article
- Health Care Professionals' Perspectives on Using eHealth Tools in Advanced Home Care: Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR human factors · 2025Article
- How, when and why is emotional support delivered using videoconferencing by adult palliative care services successful? A realist synthesis.Palliative care and social practice · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundWith a growing world population, a longer life expectancy, and more deaths due to chronic diseases, the need for palliative care is increasing. Palliative care aims to alleviate suffering and to promote well-being for patients with progressive, incurable disease or injury. E-Health entails using of information and communication technology for healthcare provision. It is unclear to how patients experience use of eHealth technology within palliative care.
methodsThe aim of this study was to describe patients' experiences of eHealth in palliative care. A systematic integrative review was performed using six databases: Cinahl Complete; MEDLINE; PubMed; Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection; Nursing and Allied Health; and PsycINFO. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria of adult patients in palliative care, English language, published 2014-2019: comprising 397 patients. Six studies were from European countries, four from North America, one from South America and one from Oceania. Seven were feasibility or pilot studies.
resultsThe findings are synthesized in the main theme: E-health applications - promoting communication on patients' and families' terms, and three sub- themes: usability and feasibility of eHealth applications; symptom control and individualized care; and use of eHealth applications increased sense of security and patient safety. Patients' experiences were that eHealth promoted individualized care, sense of security, better symptom management and participation in care. Communication was facilitated by the inherent flexibility provided by technology.
conclusionsE-Health applications seem promising in promoting equal, individualized care, and may be a tool to endorse accessibility and patient participation in palliative care settings. Indications are that eHealth communication resulted in patients and families receiving more information, which contributed to experiences of patient safety and feelings of security. At organizational and societal levels, eHealth may contribute to sustainable development and more efficient use of resources.
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