Telenursing practice for independence and economic value: a scoping review protocol

Abstract

Introduction: telenursing is a form of health technology, can be used to save costs, facilitate communication and shorten time. This study aimed to examine benefit telenursing for independence and economic. Method: this study used the scoping review method. The search strategy involved keywords relevant to telenursing in online database such as PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, ProQuest. Results: Nine (9) article found later in the review and telenursing as a technology that significantly aids nurses in meeting patients’ needs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and solution for reducing healthcare costs while improving patient clinical outcomes. Conclusions: telenursing in promoting both patient independence and cost-effectiveness.