Digital healthcare solutions in preoperative care: A systematic review.
Manuela Di Biase, Barbe M A Pieters, Thomas Timmers et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review evaluated the impact of digital tools, such as smartphone applications and SMS reminders, on preoperative care for anesthesia in adult patients undergoing elective procedures. The review included 10 studies with 11,501 participants and found that digital interventions were associated with higher compliance with preoperative instructions, although statistical significance was not consistently observed.
Key findings
- Higher compliance with preoperative instructions was reported in patients receiving digital interventions.
- Digital tools showed potential to reduce late cancellations and improve patient satisfaction.
- The review included 10 studies, comprising 1 randomized controlled trial and 9 observational studies.
Why it matters
Integrating digital tools into preoperative care may enhance patient engagement, leading to improved compliance and satisfaction. This could optimize healthcare resource utilization, particularly in the context of increasing demands on healthcare systems.