In:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 133, No. 1 ( 2019-05), p. 58S-58S
Abstract:
Telehealth is an emerging trend that has applications for obstetrics, gynecology, and Ob/Gyn specialties. These novel developments warrant robust scientific evaluation and clinical guidance. METHODS: A literature search was conducted by a team of medical librarians. Telehealth interventions included virtual visits with audio/visual, mobile health, wearable devices, and SMS; interventions were excluded if it only involved telephone calls or websites. Outcomes were organized by Low-Risk Obstetrics, High-Risk Obstetrics, Family Planning, and Specialty. The PRISMA method was followed, an evidence distilling system was used which included dual review of studies for quality rating and risk of bias assessment. To quality rate the studies we used the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for assessing the risk of bias for RCTs and the ROBINS-I tool for assessing risk of bias in non-randomized studies. RESULTS: Low-Risk Obstetrics yielded 1781 references, 19 met inclusion. An effect of telehealth intervention was found on smoking cessation, pregnancy wellness, influenza vaccination, and breastfeeding. High-Risk Obstetrics yielded 1271 references, 14 met inclusion. An effect was found on diabetic management, preterm labor, prenatal visit reduction, and asthma control. Family Planning yielded 527 references, 13 met inclusion. An effect was found on contraceptive continuation and on access to medical abortion. Specialty yielded 1387 references, 8 met inclusion. An effect was found on sexually transmitted illness, menopause management, stress urinary incontinence, weight loss, and gynecology post-operative management. CONCLUSION: Telehealth has interventions with effect on clinical outcomes in obstetrics, gynecology, and specialty fields. Women's health providers can gain guidance on these new opportunities through continued research.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0029-7844
DOI:
10.1097/01.AOG.0000559019.82693.fa
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2019
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2012791-1
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