ReviewBMC cardiovascular disorders2023
Use of telemonitoring in patient self-management of chronic disease: a qualitative meta-synthesis.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 30 citations in OpenAlex.
- Impact of remote biometric sensing on readmission risk and mortality after hospital discharge: Insights from a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of hospital medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Experiences of Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Their Caregivers During the Pandemic: A Systematic Review.Nursing open · 2026Pooled it
- Non-Invasive Telemonitoring in Heart Failure: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Pooled it
- Telenursing as an Effective Ally for Improving Patient Outcomes in Diabetes? An Umbrella Review.Nursing open · 2025Pooled it
- A realist review of factors critical for the implementation of eHealth in chronic disease management.BMC health services research · 2025Pooled it
- Exploring the impact of telemedicine in chronic patients from diverse socioeconomic contexts: systematic review of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
- Factors Associated with Treatment Burden in Older Adults with Multimorbidity and Implications for Potential Reduction Strategies: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Analysis of the OPTIMUM (Optimising care of Patients via Telemedicine In Monitoring and aUgmenting their control of diabetes Mellitus) tele-monitoring system in primary care as perceived by healthcare professionals using the CFIR framework.Family medicine and community health · 2026Article
- Digital Outpatient Care for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes (DigiDiaS): Pragmatic Observational Pre-Post Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Observational
- Experiences of People With Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Using Telemonitoring: Qualitative Study Embedded in a Feasibility Trial.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Biopolymer-Based Electrospun Nanofibers for Wound Healing, Regeneration, and Therapeutics.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Long-term lifestyle monitoring adherence in patients after cardiac intervention: a prospective observational trial.European heart journal. Digital health · 2026Article
- Educational workshops on telenursing in the monitoring of chronic conditions: an experience report.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Accessibility via Telemedicine in Chronic Disease Management: A Qualitative Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Telemonitoring starting in the emergency department as an alternative to acute hospital admission: A prospective pilot study focusing on patient preferences and first experience.PLOS digital health · 2025Article
- Bridging healthcare gaps through specialized mobile healthcare services to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural Hungary.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Patients' Education and Telenursing Follow-Ups on Self-Care Practices of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: Cross-Sectional and Quasi-Experimental Study.JMIR nursing · 2025Article
- Impact of digital health on Type 2 diabetes management: a randomised controlled trial of the 'TreC Diabete' platform (TELEMECHRON Study).Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2025Article
- Telehealth satisfaction among patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional analysis.PeerJ · 2025Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundTelemonitoring for the remote patient self-management of chronic conditions can be a cost-effective method for delivering care in chronic disease; nonetheless, its implementation in clinical practice remains low. The aim of this meta-synthesis is to explore barriers and facilitators associated with the use of remote patient monitoring of chronic disease, drawing on qualitative research, and assessing participant interactions with this technology.
methodA meta-synthesis of qualitative studies was performed. MEDLINE, SCOPUS and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were searched from database date of inception to 5 February 2021. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) was used to critically appraise each study. Thematic synthesis was performed to identify user (patients, carers and healthcare professionals) perspectives and experiences of patient remote monitoring of chronic disease (Type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease).
resultsSearches returned 10,401 studies and following independent screening by two reviewers, nine studies were included in this meta-synthesis. Data were synthesised and categorised into four key themes: (1) Improved care; (2) Communication; (3) Technology feasibility & acceptability; and (4) Intervention concerns. Most patients using patient remote devices felt motivated in managing their own lifestyles and felt reassured by the close monitoring and increased communication. Barriers identified involved generational differences and difficulties with the technology used.
conclusionMost studies showed a positive attitude to telemonitoring, with patients preferring the convenience of telemonitoring in comparison to attending regular clinics. Further research is required to assess the most effective technology for chronic disease management, how to maintain long-term patient adherence, and identify effective approaches to address generational variation in telemonitoring up-take.
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