The effect of remote nursing in supporting caregivers of patients during the covid era: a systematic review

Document Type : Review Article

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ursing and Midwifery Care Research Center Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Background and Aims: tele nursing has become increasingly important in supporting caregivers of Covid-19 patients. Technology can help nursing in such situations. This study reviews the effect of tele nursing on caregivers in the Covid.
Materials and Methods: The present study was a systematic review on the impact of remote nursing programs in supporting and meeting the needs of caregivers of patients' families during the Covid era. The search for observational and interventional articles published in English in PubMed، Cinahl، Embase Scopus و Web of Science was conducted in the period of 2019 to 2022 with the keywords tele nursing, tele health, family, caregivers, covid. After completing the search and evaluation of articles using the JBI checklist and articles that have entry criteria, the study was entered.
Results: 2126 related articles published between 1991 and 2022 were identified in the initial search. After removing irrelevant articles, finally 6 articles were examined. Tele-nursing has had a significant impact on improving satisfaction and knowledge, self-efficacy and efficiency and reducing the burden of care, the perceived stress of caregivers in the era of Covid-19.
Conclusion: In other words, tele nursing can help caregivers learn more about COVID-19 and how to care for their loved ones at home. It can also help them feel less alone and more supported. However, it is important to make sure that all caregivers have access to the technology and resources they need to use tele nursing effectively.

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Volume 26, Issue 88
February 2024
Pages 68-79

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