ArticleBMC medical informatics and decision making2026
Applications of telemedicine in the management of patients with hip fracture: a scoping review.
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Abstract
backgroundHip fracture is a significant global health issue, posing challenges in terms of disability, socio-economic costs, and mortality. In this context, telemedicine, as a series of remote medical information exchange tools, emerges as a promising solution. This study aimed to identify the potential applications of telemedicine in managing patients with hip fractures, offering insights that could significantly impact healthcare practices.
methodsThis scoping review was conducted in 2023 through a combined search of keywords related to telemedicine and hip fracture in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science without time limitation and in English. Article selection was conducted based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, including but not limited to relevance, availability, and full-text availability in English. Data gathering was done using the data extraction form, and the findings were summarized and reported based on the study's objectives in tables and graphs.
resultsOut of 341 articles, 23 studies were included in the study. Telerehabilitation and mHealth, each accounting for 31%, emerged as the most widely used types of telemedicine in hip fracture care. The telemedicine interventions for hip fracture were classified into five categories: patient education, communication between patients and healthcare providers, fracture management, patient follow-up, and patient monitoring, further divided into 19 subcategories. Additionally, the outcomes of using telemedicine were grouped into seven categories: increasing patient motivation, improving healthcare quality, enhancing rehabilitation, facilitating patient monitoring and follow-up, improving healthcare provider performance, facilitating patient education, and reducing healthcare costs, with 19 associated subcategories.
conclusionTelemedicine services could be able to have positive outcomes for hip fracture patients, and support their rehabilitation process. It could be able to enhance patient motivation, improve healthcare quality, and facilitate remote monitoring and follow-up. Additionally, telemedicine supports patient education, reduces healthcare costs, and improves provider performance, ultimately contributing to better recovery and overall patient well-being. However, to fully realize its potential, there is a need to strengthen the infrastructure and allocate sufficient funds for its use. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
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