ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2023
Telemedicine in Elderly Hypertensive and Patients with Chronic Diseases during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Applications and outcomes of implementing telemedicine for hypertension management in COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
- Telerehabilitation and Face-to-Face Exergame Delivery Modalities to Improve Postural Control in Older Adults: A Randomised Controlled Trial.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Trial
- Postpandemic Telehealth Use: Patterns and Barriers for Older Adults in the United States, 2024.American journal of public health · 2026Article
- Implementation of Telehealth Among Older People: A Challenge and Opportunity for Latin America and the Caribbean-A Literature Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Sedentary Behavior, Physical Inactivity, and the Prevalence of Hypertension, Diabetes, and Obesity During COVID-19 in Brazil.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- An overview of reviews on digital health interventions during COVID- 19 era: insights and lessons for future pandemics.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025Article
- Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Validation of the Health Information Technology Usability Evaluation Scale in China: Instrument Validation Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Telehealth Adoption Among Saudi Older Adults: A Qualitative Analysis of Utilization and Barriers.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Assessing the Risk of Hypertension in Chronic, Elderly Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Prospective Study.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2024Article
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundOne aspect of the distancing measures imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is that telemedicine consultations have increased exponentially. Among these consultations, the assessment and follow-up of patients with chronic diseases in a non-presential setting has been strengthened considerably. Nevertheless, some controversy remains about the most suitable means of patient follow-up.
objectiveTo analyze the impact of the telemedicine measures implemented during the COVID-19 period on chronic patients. MATERIAL AND
methodsA systematic review was carried out using the following databases: PubMed, Pro-Quest, and Scopus. The systematic review followed the guidelines outlined in the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The search equation utilized descriptors sourced from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) thesaurus. The search equation was: "hypertension AND older AND primary care AND (COVID-19 OR coronavirus)" and its Spanish equivalent.
resultsThe following data were obtained: 14 articles provided data on 6,109,628 patients and another 4 articles focused on a study population of 9684 physicians. Telemedicine was less likely to be used by elderly patients (OR 0.85; 95% C.I. 0.83-0.88;
conclusionsTelemedicine is of proven value and has been especially useful in the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed remote-presential model is most efficient. Appropriate training in this area for physicians and patients, together with correct provision, is essential to prevent errors in implementation and use.
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