Technology-based interventions for nursing home residents: a systematic review protocol

Su, Zhaohui; Meyer, Kylie; Li, Yue; McDonnell, Dean; Joseph, Nitha Mathew; Li, Xiaoshan; Du, Yan; Advani, Shailesh; Cheshmehzangi, Ali; Ahmad, Junaid; Veiga, Claudimar Pereira da; Chung, Roger Yat‐Nork; Wang, Jing; Hao, Xiaoning

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056142

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“…Technology has the potential to transform healthcare for the better [48][49][50][51][52][53][54]. To help society better safeguard vulnerable populations' health and quality of life, this research sets out to investigate the characteristics and effectiveness of technology-based interventions that can be used to address health challenges older women face amid COVID-19.…”

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Technology-based interventions for health challenges older women face amid COVID-19: a systematic review protocol

Cheshmehzangi

Bentley

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Background Pandemics, such as COVID-19, are dangerous and socially disruptive. Though no one is immune to COVID-19, older persons often bear the brunt of its consequences. This is particularly true for older women, as they often face more pronounced health challenges relative to other segments in society, including complex care needs, insufficient care provisions, mental illness, neglect, and increased domestic abuse. To further compound the situation, because protective measures like lockdowns can result in unintended consequences, many health services older women depend on can become disrupted or discontinued amid pandemics. While technology-based interventions have the potential to provide near-time, location-free, and virtually accessible care, there is a dearth of systematic insights into this mode of care in the literature. To bridge the research gaps, this investigation aims to examine the characteristics and effectiveness of technology-based interventions that could address health challenges older women face amid COVID-19. Methods A systematic review of randomized trials reporting on technology-based interventions for older women (≥65 years) during COVID-19 will be conducted. The databases of Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus will be searched. Retrieved citations will be screened independently by at least two reviewers against the eligibility criteria. Included studies will be assessed using the Cochrane ROB-2 tool. Data will be extracted independently by the reviewers. Where possible, meta-analyses will be performed on relevant study outcomes and analysed via odds ratios on the dichotomized outcomes. Where applicable, heterogeneity will be measured using the Cochrane Q test, and publication bias will be assessed via funnel plots and Egger’s regression test. Discussion Technology has the potential to transform healthcare for the better. To help society better safeguard vulnerable populations’ health and quality of life, this investigation sets out to gauge the state-of-the-art development of technology-based interventions tailored to the health challenges older women face amid COVID-19. In light of the growing prevalence of population ageing and the inevitability of infectious disease outbreaks, greater research efforts are needed to ensure the timely inception and effective implementation of technology-based health solutions for vulnerable populations like older women, amid public health crises like COVID-19 and beyond. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020194003

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Technology-based interventions for health challenges older women face amid COVID-19: a systematic review protocol

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Bentley

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“…106 Another exciting aspect accelerated during the pandemic is the use of technologies when offering CGA-based care. 107,108 Multidimensional tools have been validated using telemedicine. 109,110 Some gadgets transfer health information (vital signs, falls, body weight) directly from patients to web platforms.…”

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Delivering patient-centered care: outcomes of comprehensive geriatric assessment across healthcare settings

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Geriatr Gerontol Aging

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Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a systematic multidimensional and interdisciplinary evaluation that enables clinicians to recognize age-related impairments and develop a coordinated treatment plan and follow-up suited to the patient's needs. Considering the growing number of older persons requiring care in health systems everywhere and the importance of shifting from a disease-specific care model to a more comprehensive care model, we aimed to present the benefits of CGA for older people in different healthcare settings using a narrative review. This patient-centered model of care has been associated with lower hospital (re)admission, maintenance of function, improved quality of life, less caregiver burden, and higher patient satisfaction with the care provided across different healthcare settings. In some contexts — for example, hospitalized older people —, CGA has already been established as the standard model of care as it was consistently related to reduced mortality. Consistent findings from specific contexts (eg, oncology, orthopaedics) also show the importance of CGA in aiding clinicians make better decisions for older patients. It is noteworthy that further evidence from cost-effectiveness studies is still warranted, particularly in community settings. Another encouraging topic for future research is the role of technology in disseminating CGA-based models of care.

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ICT for Equitable Distribution of Resources: Exploring Examples of Online Healthcare Services and Online Education Platforms

Cheshmehzangi

2022

Urban Sustainability

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Technology-based interventions for nursing home residents: a systematic review protocol

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Technology-based interventions for health challenges older women face amid COVID-19: a systematic review protocol

Technology-based interventions for health challenges older women face amid COVID-19: a systematic review protocol

Delivering patient-centered care: outcomes of comprehensive geriatric assessment across healthcare settings

ICT for Equitable Distribution of Resources: Exploring Examples of Online Healthcare Services and Online Education Platforms

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