ArticleThe Permanente journal2024
The Impact of Digital Health Solutions on Bridging the Health Care Gap in Rural Areas: A Scoping Review.
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88 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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Abstract
Digital health tools can improve health care access and outcomes for individuals with limited access to health care, particularly those residing in rural areas. This scoping review examines the existing literature on using digital tools in patients with limited access to health care in rural areas. It assesses their effectiveness in improving health outcomes. The review adopts a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant studies from electronic databases, and the selected studies are analyzed descriptively. The findings highlight the advantages and barriers of digital health interventions in rural populations. The advantages include increased access to health care practitioners through teleconsultations, improved health care outcomes through remote monitoring, better disease management through mobile health applications and wearable devices, and enhanced access to specialized care and preventive programs. However, limited internet connectivity and a lack of familiarity with digital tools are barriers that must be addressed to ensure equitable access to digital health interventions in rural areas. Overall, digital tools improve health outcomes for individuals with limited health care access in rural areas.
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