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July 20, 2025International Journal for Quality in Health Care

Barriers and Facilitators to the Use of Virtual Wards: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Evidence

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SCSara CucurachiSLSinéad LydonLMLaura Louise Moens

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Overview

Systematic review identifies barriers and facilitators for virtual wards in healthcare, suggesting key improvements for implementation.

Key Points

  • Virtual wards deliver care at home, reducing hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes.
  • Barriers include lack of technical skills and medical knowledge among patients and caregivers.
  • Strong leadership and appropriate training are essential facilitators for effective virtual ward implementation.
  • Resource availability, including staffing and equipment, is crucial for the success of virtual wards.

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Cucurachi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02c9e6551bb0af8ccf8fhttps://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzaf065
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