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Virtual wards provide hospital-level treatment at home by combining in-person and virtual care with telemonitoring.
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The review examined virtual wards for adults presenting to emergency departments or admitted with acute conditions, excluding COVID-19 research.
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Eligible virtual wards provided specialized, short-term acute care for admission avoidance or early discharge, with referrals from emergency departments or hospital wards.
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The review assessed clinical and safety outcomes, including mortality, adverse events, length of stay, and care escalation, as well as costs and user experiences.
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The scoping review followed PRISMA-ScR guidance and searched 6 databases for publications through February 28, 2025.
