Development of Palliative Nursing Services with Home Telemedicine in Indonesia: Literature Review

Abstract

Abstract. Effects of Development of Palliative Nursing Services with Home Telemedicine in Indonesia. Purpose: this study determined the effects of developing palliative nursing service with home telemedicine in Indonesia. Method: This research applied literature search from Google scholar and PubMed. The applied keywords were home telemedicine, telemedicine, palliative care, palliative children, telehealth, nursing management, and palliative nursing services. This research took eight articles applying quasi-experimental study and literature review. The researchers analyzed the data with PRISMA method. The applied inclusion criteria included full-text accessibility. The articles had to be published between February 1, 2018 to May 30, 2020. Results: telemedicine becomes the alternative to modern consultation in providing palliative care based on home telemedicine. This facility is applicable for many families and communities so that they could consult and discuss with medical personnel. Telemedicine brings economic benefits and satisfaction especially for individuals living in remote area. They can get the benefits without spending time to go to the hospital.