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ReviewTelemedicine reports2024

A Systematic Review of Telehealth Applications in Endocrinology.

SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi, Soudabeh Yarmohammadi, Pegah Mirzapour, Soheil Dehghani, Sepide Ahmadi, Faeze Abbaspour, Ava Pashaei, Ayoob Molla, Alireza Pashaei, Samin Ahmadi and 1 more

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Review in Telemedicine reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Pooled it
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghiIranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Soudabeh YarmohammadiTrauma Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Pegah MirzapourIranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Iranian Institute for Reduction of High Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Soheil DehghaniSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sepide AhmadiSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Faeze AbbaspourSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ava PashaeiSchool of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Ayoob MollaSchool of Medicine, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran.
Alireza PashaeiSchool of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Samin AhmadiFaculty of Nursing, Department of surgical technology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Esmaeil MehraeenDepartment of Health Information Technology, Khalkhal University of Medical Sciences, Khalkhal, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4108-2973

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of telehealth has witnessed a significant increase in various medical domains, especially in endocrinology. Telehealth brings about considerable advantages for both patients and health care professionals. However, despite these positive aspects, the growing prominence of telehealth is accompanied by certain challenges. This systematic review aims to assess the role of telehealth in endocrinology, including its applications, effectiveness, challenges, and implications for patient care. Methods: This study involved a thorough search using comprehensive techniques across databases such as PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Scopus. The studies were selected for a tailored adaptation of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) to enhance the clarity of our systematic review's reporting. Results: This systematic review explores global telemedicine applications in endocrinology. Addressing various endocrine conditions, interventions utilize technology tools such as smartphones and applications, offering multifaceted utility from education and data gathering to screening and treatment. Notably, these interventions demonstrate adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Positive outcomes include enhanced patient education, disease self-management, reduced complications, and improved glycemic control. However, drawbacks include the need for technical proficiency, perceived lower care quality, and potential privacy risks. These nuanced findings contribute to the discourse on telemedicine efficacy and limitations. Conclusion: In conclusion, telehealth holds significant potential in transforming endocrine care. While there are challenges to its implementation, the benefits it offers underscore its value as a health care delivery model.

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endocrinologyhealth caretelehealthtelemedicine

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PMID39463462
PMCPMC11512089

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