Bringing diagnostic home: models, challenges and enablers of home-based examinations imaging/graph services - a scoping review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Mobile diagnostic imaging at home offers convenience but faces barriers like user acceptance and environmental factors. This review maps models, barriers, and facilitators for home-based imaging services.
Area Of Science
- Healthcare Delivery
- Medical Imaging Technology
- Patient Experience Research
Background
- Home-based diagnostic imaging enhances accessibility for vulnerable populations, reducing patient travel and aiding chronic condition monitoring.
- Current guidelines often neglect user acceptance and environmental factors crucial for successful home diagnostic imaging implementation.
- Mobile imaging services are vital for improving healthcare access, especially for elderly individuals and those with disabilities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To systematically map existing research on models, barriers, and facilitators of home-based diagnostic imaging from end-user perspectives.
- Identify key factors influencing the adoption and effectiveness of mobile diagnostic imaging services in home environments.
- Provide a comprehensive overview of user-centered considerations for home diagnostic imaging.
Main Methods
- A comprehensive scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA-ScR checklist.
- Searches included major databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, ACM, LILACS) and grey literature, focusing on home-based diagnostic imaging and user perceptions.
- Data extraction and synthesis involved two independent reviewers, using standardized forms and content analysis for qualitative findings.
Main Results
- Twenty-six studies from 1998-2023 across 15 countries were included, featuring polysomnography, X-ray, and ultrasonography.
- Seven categories of barriers were identified, including physical discomfort, equipment issues, and procedural challenges.
- Seven facilitators were reported, highlighting perceived comfort, patient satisfaction, and equipment usability as key positive factors.
Conclusions
- Key factors influencing home-based mobile diagnostic imaging delivery and user experience encompass logistical, technical, and environmental aspects.
- The review identifies critical literature gaps, underscoring the need for further research.
- Findings provide a foundation for developing more inclusive public health policies and effective service designs for home diagnostic imaging.
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