This scoping review examined available evidence in implementation and evaluation of virtual care in Canada. Virtual care saw recent uptake due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, to ensure quality of care, rigorous implementation and evaluation frameworks are needed.
Methods:
Peer-reviewed and gray literature were searched to determine extent, range, and nature of evidence surrounding implementation and evaluation of virtual care based on the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Although virtual care can encompass synchronous and asynchronous modalities, this review focused on synchronous virtual care, defined as real-time interactions between patients and providers via videoconferencing or telephone. Search included MEDLINE, EMBASE, Psych Info, and CINAHL databases and national and provincial health system, professional organization, and regulatory websites. Inclusion criteria included videoconferencing or telephone and English and French Canadian sources. Citations were screened by two researchers at title, abstract, and full-text levels.
Results:
Two hundred and eight (208) manuscripts were included for analysis. High numbers of studies on patient satisfaction, process outcomes, and barriers were identified, with underrepresentation of health and systems outcomes and impact evaluations. There were very few studies examining hybrid care, planetary health, and use of virtual care with equity-deserving groups.
Discussion:
This scoping review identified areas of importance for future research, including the use of virtual care in rural and remote regions, inpatient, long-term, and emergency settings, hybrid care, economic and planetary health impacts, and artificial intelligence. As well, enhancing standardization of implementation and evaluation guidelines will optimize quality of care and best practice.
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