Digital tools in cardiac reperfusion pathways: A systematic review
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Authors
Chhatwal, K.
Deighton, A.
Dhir, A.
Kumar, V. V.
Titus-Glover, S.
Shah, D.
Holt, L.
Issue Date
2024-03-01
Type
Journal Article
Language
eng
Keywords
Cardiovascular , Digital health , Telehealth , mHealth
Alternative Title
With health and surgery increasingly aided by digital technologies, there exists a growing impetus to understand how such tools must integrate into existing clinical pathways to ensure a positive impact on patient and organisational outcomes. Consequently, this study sought to collate evidence on the use of digital technology in cardiac reperfusion surgeries. We systematically searched three scientific databases for relevant articles. In total, 1,092 articles were retrieved, with 126 screened using inclusion/exclusion criteria, and 21 selected for analysis. Articles reported on the use of virtual reality, mHealth and telehealth in cardiovascular reperfusion procedures, ranging from surgical training regimens to postoperative rehabilitation. Here, despite clinical advantages, limitations were highlighted, including cost, ineffective interfaces and extensive training needed to operate novel digital tools. Nevertheless with further development and input from patient stakeholders, many limitations look set to dematerialise and provide tangible improvements to the benefit of patients and hard-pressed health institutions.
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Citation
Chhatwal K, Deighton A, Dhir A, Kumar VV, Titus-Glover S, Shah D, et al. Digital tools in cardiac reperfusion pathways: A systematic review. Future healthcare journal. 2024;11(1):100128.
Publisher
HighWire
License
© 2024 Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Royal College of Physicians.
Journal
Future healthcare journal