Effectiveness of Telemedicine Compared with Standard Care for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases: A Systematic Review

Hormaza-Jaramillo, Andrés; Arredondo, Ana María; Forero, Elías; Herrera, Sebastian; Ochoa, Carlos; Arbeláez-Cortés, Álvaro; Aldana, Andres Ricardo Fernandez; Rodríguez, Andrea; Amador, L.; Castaño, Natalia; Reyes, Juan Manuel

doi:10.1089/tmj.2022.0098

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“…It was concluded that there is no significant difference in patient-reported outcomes and patient satisfaction between the telemedicine and standard-of-care groups. 31 …”

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Telemedicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review of the PubMed Literature

Barlas,

Basnyat

et al. 2023

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Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic increased the use of telemedicine in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The paper intends to provide a narrative review of the PubMed literature (2017–2023) on the application of telemedicine in the management of RA to identify the trends in the application of telemedicine in RA and future research needs. Methods: The PubMed database was used to research data. “Telemedicine” and “rheumatoid arthritis” keywords were entered in the search box. Out of 126 publications between 2017–2023, ones that did not directly address RA, not relate to telemedicine, case reports, preliminary reports and comments to editors were screened. 31 articles were selected for the study. Results: 27 of 31 studies support the value of telemedicine in the monitoring of RA patients. Patient-reported outcomes mostly report positive perceptions, high satisfaction, and convenience. There was no statistically significant difference between telemedicine and hospital visits. Four studies reported the quality of care of telemedicine consultations was inferior to in-person consultations. One of these four studies reported limited health and digital literacy, and older age reduce satisfaction with telemedicine. Comparative and randomised clinical studies and research on modes of telemedicine were limited in quantity. Limitations in study design, lack of evaluation in various settings may impact the generalisability of findings. Conclusion: This review suggests that telemedicine is beneficial in the management of RA, however more studies are needed to pinpoint the most effective uses of telemedicine and to explore alternative health care services for patients with barriers to access telemedicine.

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“…It was concluded that there is no significant difference in patient-reported outcomes and patient satisfaction between the telemedicine and standard-of-care groups. 31 …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Telemedicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review of the PubMed Literature

Barlas,

Basnyat

et al. 2023

MJR

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“…Several studies in the literature have examined the use of telemedicine in the context of inflammatory rheumatic diseases. In this research, well-planned, customized telerehabilitation regimens were found to have beneficial effects [ 11 , 53 ]. Although telemedicine experiments during the pandemic time largely engaged physicians, the pandemic experiences revealed that we also need to boost the number and training of specialized rheumatology nurses [ 54 ].…”

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Nurses’ roles, interventions, and implications for management of rheumatic diseases

Auyezkhankyzy,

Khojakulova,

Yessirkepov

et al. 2024

Rheumatol Int

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Nurses have become integral members of multidisciplinary teams in managing rheumatic diseases, departing from their traditional patient care roles. This article provides a comprehensive review of nurses’ roles, interventions, and impacts in several rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondyloarthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, and polymyalgia rheumatica. It has been demonstrated that care under nursing supervision is effective and safe, with benefits including disease management, quality of life, and treatment adherence. In addition, nurses play a crucial role in promoting health, educating patients, and administering biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of telehealth services and nurses’ role in delivering remote care. However, nursing education and training challenges persist, particularly in standardization and access to postgraduate education. Efforts to enhance the role of nurses in rheumatology care are necessary to optimize patient outcomes and meet the evolving needs of individuals with rheumatic diseases. Collaboration across healthcare institutions, professional groups, and educational facilities is necessary for promoting the continual growth and advancement of rheumatology nurse practice. By equipping nurses with the requisite knowledge, expertise, and resources to deliver top-notch care, we can enhance the well-being of individuals with rheumatic diseases and foster improved overall health outcomes.

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