ArticlePalliative medicine2026
The use of telemedicine in palliative care in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.
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Abstract
backgroundTelemedicine may improve access and delivery of palliative care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite increasing adoption and diverse applications, there is limited understanding of their use in palliative care.
aimDetermine the challenges, enablers and key characteristics of telemedicine interventions targeting outcomes delivered in palliative care in LMICs.
designA scoping review guided by the JBI methodology. DATA SOURCES: Six databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycInfo, Global Health, CINAHL and IEEE Xplore) were searched for reports published between 2003 and August 2025. WHO IRIS and clinical trial registries were searched in March 2026. Forward and backward citation searching was also conducted.
resultsOf the 7938 reports identified from database searches, 21 met the inclusion criteria. Additional searches of WHO IRIS and clinical trial registries did not identify any additional reports. Most interventions focused on telemonitoring (
conclusionsTelemedicine demonstrates emerging, context-specific potential to support access to palliative care in LMICs, although the current evidence base is limited and concentrated in middle-income and cancer-focused settings. Future research should adopt theoretically informed, system-integrated approaches with consistent evaluation to ensure equitable and sustainable delivery.
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