Tele-Palliative Care in Rural Areas, Implementation and Patient Experiences: A Systematic Review

Athanasios Pitis, Maria Nikoloudi, Kyriaki Mystakidou, Pain Relief , Palliative Care Unit, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on March 11, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundSpecialist palliative care remains highly uneven in rural and remote settings for patients with life-limiting illness and their families.This review aimed to examine the implementation characteristics, clinical and service-level outcomes, and ...