31 May 2018

Delivering Home-based Support Group Videoconferencing using telehealth

Telehealth Interventions Delivering Home-based Support Group Videoconferencing: Systematic Review
J Med Internet Res 2018;20(2):e25 doi:10.2196/jmir.8090
  • A systematic review of the research (publications to 2016) around delivery of group therapy and education and support sessions using health professional–led group videoconferencing to patients in their homes identified 15 articles. 
  • Overall, the evidence indicated that group videoconferencing into the home was feasible and acceptable, but because of the heterogeneity of studies it was hard to draw firm conclusions on effectiveness. Good information technology support and training is required for facilitators and participants.