Telenursing interventions in lung cancer patients on chemotherapy: a systematic review

WCRJ 2024; 11: e2742
DOI: 10.32113/wcrj_20242_2742

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De Leo A.
Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy Close
, Liquori G.
Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy Close
, Di Simone E.
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Close
, Spano A.
Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy Close
, Panattoni N.
Nursing Research Unit IFO, IRCCS Istituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri, Rome, Italy
nicolo.panattoni@uniroma1.it Close
, Iacorossi L.
Department of Life, Health and Health Professions Sciences, Link Campus University, Rome, Italy Close
, Giannetta N.
Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus), Rome, Italy Close
, Dionisi S.
Nursing, Technical, Rehabilitation Department, DaTeR Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Bologna, Bologna, Italy Close
, Di Muzio M.
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Close
, Petrone F.
Nursing, Technical, Rehabilitation, Assistance and Research Direction, IRCCS Istituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri, IFO, Rome, Italy Close

Abstract



Objective: Patients with lung cancer patients report a worse quality of life than other cancer patients. Telenursing interventions should represent effective solutions in their clinical pathways. The study aims to provide an overview of telenursing interventions in lung cancer patients on chemotherapy.




Materials and Methods: A systematic review following the PRISMA Statement was performed. The following databases were consulted: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL. The quality of the studies includ- ed was assessed through the GRADE method. Primary quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies on telenursing intervention in lung cancer patients ≥ 18 years old, on chemotherapy, and in home-setting care were included (International Prospective Registry of Systematic Reviews Protocol ID: CRD42022332779).




Results: From the 801 studies retrieved, three were finally included in the review and resumed in a narrative synthesis.




Conclusions: Despite the increase in telenursing interventions during the pandemic, limited evidence was found in lung cancer patients on chemotherapy. The little evidence identified does not allow for drawing conclusive con- clusions regarding effectiveness, usability, and satisfaction with the care provided, either in addition to or as an alternative to usual care. Telenursing interventions and the perceived satisfaction of patients with lung cancer are potentially consistent and should improve access and quality of care, healthcare costs and resources.

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De Leo A.
Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy Close
, Liquori G.
Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy Close
, Di Simone E.
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Close
, Spano A.
Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy Close
, Panattoni N.
Nursing Research Unit IFO, IRCCS Istituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri, Rome, Italy
nicolo.panattoni@uniroma1.it Close
, Iacorossi L.
Department of Life, Health and Health Professions Sciences, Link Campus University, Rome, Italy Close
, Giannetta N.
Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus), Rome, Italy Close
, Dionisi S.
Nursing, Technical, Rehabilitation Department, DaTeR Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Bologna, Bologna, Italy Close
, Di Muzio M.
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy Close
, Petrone F.
Nursing, Technical, Rehabilitation, Assistance and Research Direction, IRCCS Istituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri, IFO, Rome, Italy Close
Telenursing interventions in lung cancer patients on chemotherapy: a systematic review

WCRJ 2024; 11: e2742
DOI: 10.32113/wcrj_20242_2742

Publication History

Submission date: 11 Oct 2023

Revised on: 27 Nov 2023

Accepted on: 18 Jan 2024

Published online: 12 Feb 2024