Digital health interventions and patient safety in abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis (26 April 2024)

Summary

This systematic review and meta-analysis in JAMA Network Open investigated whether perioperative telemedicine can reduce the incidence of adverse events in abdominal surgery. The findings suggest that perioperative telemedicine is associated with reduced risk of readmissions and emergency department visits after abdominal surgery. However, the mechanisms of action for specific types of abdominal surgery are still largely unknown and warrant further research.