Technology-based interventions for nursing home residents: a systematic review protocol

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health

Background:

• Technology-based interventions are increasingly vital for nursing home resident well-being.
• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital health solutions in long-term care.
• A comprehensive understanding of these interventions' efficacy in nursing homes is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review technology-based healthcare interventions for nursing home residents.
• To describe intervention characteristics and effects, considering resident and facility specificities.
• To provide insights for implementing digital health solutions in nursing homes.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search of PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Scopus (2010-2021).
• Eligibility screening of titles, abstracts, and full-text articles.
• Risk of bias assessment using the Cochrane Collaboration framework.
• Reporting guided by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Main Results:

• This section will detail the findings of the systematic review once completed.
• Results will characterize identified technology-based interventions and their impact on nursing home residents.
• Analysis will focus on effectiveness within the unique nursing home context.

Conclusions:

• The review will synthesize evidence on technology-based healthcare interventions for nursing home residents.
• Findings will inform the development and implementation of digital health strategies in long-term care settings.
• Practical insights will guide the effective use of technology to enhance resident care beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.