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Scoping review: Emerging technologies in home-based care delivery models
Rosemary Kennedy1, Gregory L Alexander2, Nancy Beale3
1Connect America, LLC, Health Informatics, Bala Cynwyd, PA.
Nursing Outlook
|July 18, 2025
Summary
Emerging technologies like wearable devices and mobile apps are enhancing home-based care models. This review highlights nursing
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Informatics
- Digital Health
Background:
- Technological advancements are transforming healthcare delivery.
- There is a growing trend towards home-based care models.
- Integrating technology into home care offers potential for improved patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize research on emerging home-based care models and associated technologies.
- To identify research, policy, and practice priorities in this evolving field.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted.
- Methodologies included Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR).
- The Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and Arksey and O'Malley framework were also employed.
Main Results:
- 105 studies were included from 3,154 screened.
- Common technologies: wearable devices (31%), mobile apps (28%), remote patient monitoring (26%).
- Prevalent care models: person-centered self-care (56%), continuum-of-care (50%).
Conclusions:
- Nursing plays a critical role in the integration of emerging technologies in home-based care.
- This includes contributions to policy development, research initiatives, and practical implementation.
- Future priorities should focus on leveraging technology to optimize home-based care delivery.
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