Telehealth Interventions in Pediatric Nursing Practice: A Systematic Review

Supriya Singh

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth interventions among children and adolescents. Methods: Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. Results: Fourteen studies demonstrated improved access to care, treatment adherence, parental satisfaction, and chronic disease management. Conclusion: Telehealth is a feasible and effective approach in pediatric nursing. Background: Telehealth has become an essential part of paediatric nursing practice by helping children and families access healthcare services more easily and conveniently. In recent years, the use of telehealth services such as video consultations, remote health monitoring, online counseling, and digital health education has increased rapidly. Paediatric nurses play an important role in using these technologies to support disease management, provide health education, promote wellness, and ensure regular follow-up care for children. Telehealth also helps improve communication between healthcare providers and families while reducing unnecessary hospital visits. Although many studies have reported positive outcomes, the evidence related to the effectiveness of telehealth interventions in pediatric nursing practice is still varied. Therefore, a systematic review is needed to combine and evaluate the existing research findings regarding the benefits, challenges, and effectiveness of telehealth in paediatric nursing care. Objectives: To systematically review the effectiveness of telehealth interventions in pediatric nursing practice among children and adolescents. Methods: A systematic review design was adopted following the PRISMA guidelines. Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar were searched for studies published between 2015 and 2025. Keywords used were ?telehealth,? ?telemedicine,? ?pediatric nursing,? ?children,? ?virtual care,? and ?remote nursing interventions.? Inclusion criteria included original quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies focusing on telehealth interventions among pediatric populations. Review articles, conference abstracts, and non-English publications were excluded. After screening and quality appraisal, 14 studies were included in the final review. Results: The findings from the 14 selected studies demonstrated that telehealth interventions positively influenced pediatric healthcare outcomes. Major benefits included improved access to healthcare services, enhanced parental satisfaction, better treatment adherence, effective chronic disease management, and reduced hospital visits. Telehealth interventions were particularly beneficial in pediatric mental health care, asthma management, diabetes follow-up, autism care, and postoperative monitoring. Several studies also reported improved communication between nurses, children, and caregivers. However, challenges such as technological barriers, internet connectivity issues, privacy concerns, and limited digital literacy among caregivers were identified. Conclusion: Telehealth interventions are effective and feasible in pediatric nursing practice and contribute to improved child health outcomes and family-centered care. Pediatric nurses can utilize telehealth to provide accessible, cost-effective, and continuous healthcare services, especially in rural and underserved areas. Further research with larger sample sizes and randomized controlled trials is recommended to strengthen the evidence base regarding telehealth implementation in pediatric nursing practice.

Keywords: Telehealth, Pediatric Nursing, Children, Telemedicine, Remote Care, Nursing Interventions, Systematic Review

How to Cite?: Supriya Singh, "Telehealth Interventions in Pediatric Nursing Practice: A Systematic Review", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1699-1702, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26525152713, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26525152713

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