A scoping review of digital technology applications in palliative care

作者：YinHu Tan, Liang Xue, Ming Wei, Hui Xing, Yang Wang, Yan Gao · 发表于：BMC Palliative Care · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1186/s12904-024-01626-w · 被引用次数：23 · 研究领域：Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues、Pain Management and Opioid Use、Cancer survivorship and care

BACKGROUND: In the current era of rapid technological development, digital technology is progressively transforming the medical field. In palliative care, its integration is an inevitable trend, offering new possibilities for improving care delivery and patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to review the application of digital technologies in palliative care, focusing on their advantages, challenges, and measurable impacts across diverse care settings. METHODS: A scoping review was conducted, evaluating studies published between January 1, 2000, and August 1, 2024. Searches were performed across PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. Original studies assessing digital interventions within palliative care settings were included. Data extraction included study design, sample size, setting, intervention type, and outcomes. Methodological quality was appraised using appropriate tools for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomized studies, mixed-methods studies, and qualitative studies. Two independent reviewers conducted the data extraction and quality appraisal, resolving disagreements through discussion. RESULTS: Twenty-four studies were included, examining digital technologies such as computer systems, virtual reality (VR), and wearable devices. Key interventions supported information provision, symptom monitoring, psychological support, and communication feedback. Digital tools demonstrated positive impacts on pain management, sympt...