The rapid advancement of Information Technology has significantly transformed healthcare delivery, influencing both patients and healthcare professionals. Telemedicine and e-Health applications have emerged as essential tools in nursing practice, enabling remote monitoring, chronic disease management, and improved patient engagement. This systematic review examined 32 English-language studies published between 2018 and 2024 in the PubMed and SpringerLink databases, focusing on the design, implementation, and outcomes of digital health systems in nursing. Most applications are designed for widely used devices such as smartphones and tablets. Findings indicate that remote nursing monitoring can enhance patient safety, improve healthcare professionals’ satisfaction with care delivery, and potentially reduce healthcare costs. Key barriers include digital literacy, data privacy concerns, and institutional resistance to technology adoption. Successful implementation requires affordable, secure, and user-friendly solutions tailored to both patients and nursing staff. Despite the challenges, recent years have seen increased efforts to integrate telemedicine programs into clinical practice, highlighting the growing importance of digital health in global nursing. These insights can inform nursing policy, training, and the design of future digital health interventions.
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