ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026
Digital Health Technology Applications in Home Care for Children With Complex Medical Conditions: A Scoping Review.
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- Telemedicine in pediatrics: a critical narrative review of innovations, limitations, and future priorities.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Review
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Abstract
aimTo synthesise the evidence on digital health technologies in home care for children with medical complexity in order to inform improvements in care practices.
designScoping review. DATA SOURCES: The search was conducted in August 2025, covering five databases.
methodsTwo reviewers independently retrieved full-text studies and conducted the initial screening of titles and abstracts, followed by full-text analysis and data extraction.
resultsA total of 30 articles were included in this review. Articles were published between 2015 and 2025. The digital health technologies identified were categorised into six primary types and these technologies were found to serve five core functions.
conclusionDigital health technologies show broad potential in home care for children with medical complexity, optimising care and empowering families. Future work should evaluate long-term effectiveness, integrate systems, and prioritise personalised, culturally adaptive designs. IMPACT: This study addresses the challenge of managing home-based care for children with medical complexity. It identifies six types of digital health technologies and their five core functions, providing a framework to guide healthcare professionals, organisations, policymakers, and developers in creating more effective, integrated support systems for these children and their families. REPORTING
methodThis study adhered to the PRISMA-ScR guideline. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: The findings can guide the strategic implementation and development of digital health tools to enhance care coordination, support family caregivers, and improve the quality and experience of home-based care for children with complex medical needs.
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