ReviewInternational journal of telemedicine and applications2026
Effectiveness of Digital and Remote Health Interventions in Pediatric Populations From Underserved or Rural Areas: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Review in International journal of telemedicine and applications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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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.
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Who cites it
3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Implementing Digital Respiratory Technologies for People With Respiratory Conditions: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Digital and Remote Health Interventions in Pediatric Populations From Underserved or Rural Areas: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of telemedicine and applications · 2026Review
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10 authors.
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Abstract
Background: Children living in underserved and rural areas experience significant barriers to healthcare access due to geographic isolation, health workforce shortages, and systemic inequities. Digital and remote health interventions such as telehealth, telemental health (TMH), and mobile health (mHealth) offer promising strategies to improve pediatric health outcomes in these contexts. However, the extent of their effectiveness remains insufficiently examined through high-quality evidence. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines and structured using the PROPS framework. Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library) were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published until May 2025. Eligible studies targeted children (0-17 years) in underserved or rural settings and evaluated digital or remote interventions versus standard care. Data were extracted on study design, population, intervention modality, outcomes, and implementation characteristics. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2.0 tool. Results: Eleven RCTs were included, covering interventions for obesity, asthma, ADHD, diabetes, oral health, and neonatal care. Telehealth interventions improved behavioral and biometric outcomes (e.g., BMI Conclusions: Digital health interventions are effective and feasible for improving pediatric outcomes in underserved settings. Future research should emphasize long-term impact, cost-effectiveness, and equitable access to ensure sustainable and inclusive digital healthcare delivery.
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