To examine the implementation of hybrid care modifications supporting nonpandemic health care services in Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significance of these adaptations in the context of ongoing health service disruptions.
Key Findings:
Hybrid care models emerged as effective alternatives for delivering nonpandemic health services during the pandemic, with specific examples of successful implementations.
Digital health interventions played a critical role in maintaining health service continuity, evidenced by data from various studies.
There is a need for further research on the integration of digital health into existing care pathways, particularly in diverse clinical settings.
Interpretation:
The findings highlight the importance of hybrid care models and digital health in ensuring access to nonpandemic health services during crises, suggesting a shift towards more integrated health care delivery systems and potential implications for future health care policy.
Limitations:
The review focused solely on studies from Europe, limiting generalizability and applicability to other regions.
Exclusion of mental health and pediatric studies may overlook significant variations in care delivery, potentially introducing bias in the findings.
Conclusion:
Hybrid care is likely to become a standard approach in health care delivery, emphasizing the need for ongoing evaluation and integration of digital health solutions to adapt to future health crises.
