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Orthodontic patients and the information found on the web: a cross-sectional study.

In recent years, the Web has become a source of medical information for patients, even though the information available online may be incorrect or qualitatively inadequate. Younger generations, immersed in a digital environment since a very tender age, are more likely to get informed online. This study aims to understand the relevance of online information for prospective orthodontic patients and to investigate the effects of digital research on patients' decision-making process, and it also aims to investigate potential generational differences between digital natives and digital immigrants. An anonymous questionnaire was developed to investigate patients' orthodontic-themed Web searches as well as the effects digital material had on their decision-making process. Before submitting the newly designed survey to patients, it was validated in a pilot study. Univariate analysis was applied to analyze the relationship between the demographic characteristics of respondents and their answers on the use of digital research for the decision-making process. 64.6% of the study population searched the Web for orthodontic information prior to their visit. Google was the most used platform regardless of patients' age. The perceived reliability of online sources varied significantly with age. Men displayed more trusting behavior towards their doctor than women. Prospective patients' satisfaction with affected patients' decision-making processes, and the perceived reliability of online sources of information had repercussions on the doctor-patient relationship. Orthodontists should be aware that the majority of patients use the Internet as a source for orthodontic information, and that patients who are digital immigrants are more prone to trust the information found online. Patients who perceive the information found on the Web as either useful or reliable don't easily discard it, even if it is inconsistent with the orthodontist's opinion.

Acceptance of Social Media Recruitment for Clinical Studies Among Patients With Hepatitis B: Mixed Methods Study.

Social media platforms are increasingly used to recruit patients for clinical studies. Yet, patients' attitudes regarding social media recruitment are underexplored. This mixed methods study aims to assess predictors of the acceptance of social media recruitment among patients with hepatitis B, a patient population that is considered particularly vulnerable in this context. Using a mixed methods approach, the hypotheses for our survey were developed based on a qualitative interview study with 6 patients with hepatitis B and 30 multidisciplinary experts. Thematic analysis was applied to qualitative interview analysis. For the cross-sectional survey, we additionally recruited 195 patients with hepatitis B from 3 clinical centers in Germany. Adult patients capable of judgment with a hepatitis B diagnosis who understood German and visited 1 of the 3 study centers during the data collection period were eligible to participate. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS (version 28; IBM Corp), including descriptive statistics and regression analysis. On the basis of the qualitative interview analysis, we hypothesized that 6 factors were associated with acceptance of social media recruitment: using social media in the context of hepatitis B (hypothesis 1), digital literacy (hypothesis 2), interest in clinical studies (hypothesis 3), trust in nonmedical (hypothesis 4a) and medical (hypothesis 4b) information sources, perceiving the hepatitis B diagnosis as a secret (hypothesis 5a), attitudes toward data privacy in the social media context (hypothesis 5b), and perceived stigma (hypothesis 6). Regression analysis revealed that the higher the social media use for hepatitis B (hypothesis 1), the higher the interest in clinical studies (hypothesis 3), the more trust in nonmedical information sources (hypothesis 4a), and the less secrecy around a hepatitis B diagnosis (hypothesis 5a), the higher the acceptance of social media as a recruitment tool for clinical hepatitis B studies. This mixed methods study provides the first quantitative insights into social media acceptance for clinical study recruitment among patients with hepatitis B. The study was limited to patients with hepatitis B in Germany but sets out to be a reference point for future studies assessing the attitudes toward and acceptance of social media recruitment for clinical studies. Such empirical inquiries can facilitate the work of researchers designing clinical studies as well as ethics review boards in balancing the risks and benefits of social media recruitment in a context-specific manner.

Understanding Tiktok as a Source of Medical Information about Endometriosis

Understanding Tiktok as a Source of Medical Information about Endometriosis

BIRTH INJURY, DUCHENNE-ERBʼS OBSTETRIC PALSY. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Obstetric practice dates back thousands of years, providing assistance to women in labor is often complicated by the rapid course of labor, pelvic presentation of the fetus, shoulder dystocia with a possible clavicle fracture. Damage to CV–CVI roots, classic Duchenne–Erb palsy, accounts for 46 % of the total number of obstetric palsies. Objective. To analyze the scientific and medical literature in order to identify historical scientific and practical information about the study of childbirth injuries, and, in particular, Duchenne–Erb's obstetric palsy. Methods. To study and analyze sources of scientific and medical information, publications from Google search engines, electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, archival medical journals. Results. The first data on obstetric paralysis were provided by Duchesne in 1872, highlighting thorough reports on upper extremity muscle damage. Subsequently, in 1874, Erb performed electrical stimulation of the affected muscles, finding out the zone of neurological damage. The history of the development and formation of this scientific issue is quite ambiguous, because it borders on two medical fields: neurosurgery and orthopedics. According to literary sources, it is obvious that the pathohistology and pathophysiology of the direct injury zone (roots CV–CVI), delayed changes in the function of the upper limb, and the latest diagnostic technologies simplify the understanding of the presentation. The existing methods of operative interventions allow physicians to improve the child's life. However, the question remains open regarding the use of certain operative interventions in relation to the child's age and further rehabilitation. Conclusions. Despite a significant stratum of scientific and practical research on Duchenne–Erb's obstetric palsy, there are still a number of questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of children with this abnormality. The search for improving the functional state of the upper limb in children should continue.

UNICONDYLAR KNEE ARTHROPLASTY — PROS AND CONS (LITERATURE REVIEW)

In the modern world, despite the increased availability of hightech orthopedic care, the number of patients with gonarthrosis does not decrease, and thanks to public awareness, more and more people turn to orthopedists for surgical help. Due to its high efficiency, the leading role in the treatment of terminal gonarthrosis has been firmly occupied by total knee arthroplasty for more than four decades. Unicondylar knee arthroplasty in patients with unilateral arthrosis allows to largely preserve physiological kinematics, to achieve minimal bone and soft tissue traumatization during surgery and, as a result, to obtain a higher functional result. The objective of the work is to analyze the data of the world literature regarding unicondylar knee arthroplasty, its advantages and disadvantages. Material and methods. The authors analyzed the publications devoted to single-condylar knee arthroplasty from the Google search engine, scientific and metric electronic databases PubMed, Medline and other relevant sources of scientific and medical information. Correct patient selection is vital to ensure a successful outcome with OEKS. The main indication for OEKS is deforming arthrosis of the II–III century. with a predominant lesion of the internal part of the knee joint and varus deformation of the lower limb or with a more pronounced pathology of the external part of the knee joint and valgus deformation of the lower limb. Results. The authors analyzed the literature sources on single-condylar endoprosthesis of the knee joint. Indications, contraindications, biomechanical features, type of endoprosthesis fixation, type of endoprosthesis platform, features of lateral gonarthrosis, and complications of single-condylar knee arthroplasty are determined. Conclusions. The analysis of selected literary sources showed that single-condylar arthroplasty of the knee joint is an effective means of preserving the bone. However, careful patient selection and precision of surgical technique remain the key to a successful outcome.

Content Analysis of YouTube Videos on the Effect of Vitamin C on Common Cold.

With the growth of the Internet, social media platforms have emerged as major sources of medical information. We assessed the reliability, quality, and accuracy of the most-viewed YouTube videos containing information on the effect of vitamin C on the common cold. The YouTube videos were searched on August 1, 2022, using the keywords: ("ascorbic acid" OR "vitamin C" OR "Sodium Ascorbate" OR "L-ascorbic") AND "common cold". The 30 most-viewed videos were included in our study. The reliability and quality of the videos were analyzed using modified DISCERN and Global Quality Scales, respectively. When the videos included at least one correct or inaccurate scientific statement about the effect of vitamin C on the common cold, they were classified as accurate or misleading videos, respectively; those without any pertinent information were considered neither accurate nor misleading. If a video contained both accurate and inaccurate statements, it was classified as misleading. Of the 30 most-viewed videos, 73% were unreliable, and 67% contained misleading information and were of a poor quality. Of these 30 videos, 14 videos were produced and posted by customers who were not specialized in medicine or nutrition. Moreover, these videos were of significantly lower reliability, quality, and accuracy than those produced by nutrition or fitness channels or by medical or nutrition professionals. The reliability, quality, and accuracy of videos uploaded by non-professionals were low. Therefore, video creators should upload reliable, high-quality videos to ensure the dissemination of accurate medical information.

Awareness of Hernias and Their Risk Factors Among Adults in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Objective To assess the awareness of hernia and its risk factors among adults in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Our hypothesis was that the studied population was in need of education regarding this matter. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in the western region of Saudi Arabia from November to December 2022, using a Google form. The generated questionnaire consisting of two parts was distributed electronically through social media platforms. The targeted population included adults from the western region of Saudi Arabia. The data were obtained using Microsoft Excel and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) v. 26 software (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results A total of 1570 adults from the western region of Saudi Arabia were included in our study. We found that 13% of the participants had good overall knowledge about hernia, 31% had poor knowledge, and 56% had moderate knowledge. Alarmingly, 55% of the participants had a poor attitude, and 27% were evaluated as having poor practice. In addition, we found a significant association between people's level of knowledge and multiple factors, including age (p-value< 0.001), marital status (p-value< 0.001), and occupation (p-value< 0.001). Conclusion Based on our research, more than half of our population had a moderate level of knowledge regarding hernias including their risk factors and complications, with alarminglevels of poor attitudes toward the disease. Healthcare workers were our participants' leading source of medical information, which directs us towards fully equipping them with the knowledge toeducate the public effectively.

Head and Neck Cancer Online Support Groups: Disparities in Participation and Impact on Patients.

To characterize the users of the head and neck cancer (HNC) online support group (OSG) and describe the perceived benefits of membership. Cross-sectional. Online. An administered survey with questions asking about demographics, cancer history, treatment choices, and feelings about OSGs was posted on the 5 largest HNC OSGs on Facebook. A total of 97 participants completed the survey. Mean age was 57.8 years old (standard deviation = 10.7 years). Most participants were female (50.5%) and Caucasian (92.8%). This cohort was well educated with 65.5% holding at least a college degree. Annual income was high with 41.8% reporting annual income of $100,000 or greater. The most common treatment modality was radiation (88.7%). The most common surgery was neck dissection (46.4%). Most participants preferred OSGs (70.8%) over other support group types. OSGs were heavily utilized with our cohort reporting using the OSG at least several times a week (80.0%). The top reasons for joining the OSG were sharing one's experience of HNC (76.3%) and gaining support from others with HNC (85.6%). OSGs were ranked as the #3 source of medical information for HNC behind otolaryngologists and oncologists. Membership in a HNC OSG had a minimal impact on decision-making. HNC OSGs appear to provide a beneficial community for HNC patients. Otolaryngologists should consider incorporating HNC OSG as a possible supplemental resource for their HNC patients.

Surgical treatment of hammertoe deformity (a literature review)

Aim. To trace developmental origins of surgical treatment of hammertoe deformity and determine the most commonly used methods of its correction based on the published literature analysis. Material and methods. Publications from Google search, electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, archives of specialized journals and other relevant sources of scientific and medical information were analyzed. Results. The article covers the developmental origins of surgical treatment of hammertoe deformity both in the historical aspect and at the current level. Attention is paid to soft tissue procedures including tendons, metatarsophalangeal joint capsule, and plantar plate. An overview of operative interventions on the bone apparatus, phalanges and metatarsal bones and the combination of these surgeries is also presented in the article. The disadvantages of the existing surgical treatments, their advantages and the ways for forthcoming research concerning the improvement of surgical care in the treatment of hammertoe deformity are identified. Conclusions. The choice of a particular method of surgical correction between the phalangeal or metatarsal level, the feasibility of combining these interventions with restoring the integrity of the plantar plate and tendon reconstruction, remains debatable. Further study on these issues is a crucial task today for choosing the optimal method of hammertoe deformity correction.

A cross-sectional quality assessment of TikTok content on benign prostatic hyperplasia.

With an increasing reliance on online sources for medical information, we studied the quality and completeness of health literacy videos on TikTok regarding BPH. A cross-sectional systematic evaluation of TikTok videos using the search term "Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia" was performed on 14th April 2023, and included 49 patient information and educational videos. The videos were then analysed by two reviewers and scored using two instruments: the DISCERN instrument and a completeness analysis. Of the 49 videos, 38 were created by healthcare professionals (HCPs). The average length of each video was 62.7 ± 59.3s, with a large average number of total views (24,990.1 ± 109,534.9 views). The DISCERN score trended higher in every category in videos published by HCPs compared to non-HCPs, with HCPs providing a statistically significant increase in reliability (19.0,14.6, p < 0.05) and total score (29.4,23, p < 0.05). Majority of videos were deemed as poor or worse (91.8%) in quality. The completeness of the videos' content was also evaluated across five categories with an average score of 2.53 ± 2.1 out of the maximum 12. The DISCERN scores did not correlate with the degree of completeness of the videos (r = 0.226). BPH videos on TikTok have a wide reach, but the videos are mostly of low quality and completeness. Future videos should be made with quality and completeness in mind given the large viewership and more can be done to evaluate the extent of BPH misinformation and its impact on patients.

Clinical pharmacists' perspective of medication adherence support in Ethiopian hospital settings: a qualitative study.

Hospital pharmacists can assist patients with medication adherence in a hospital setting. No studies have explored the views of hospital pharmacists on medication adherence. The study aimed to explore Ethiopian clinical pharmacists' understanding of and experience with medication adherence, and identify strategies for medication adherence support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via ZOOM/Skype. Hospital pharmacists were recruited through a professional network and snowball sampling. All interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, translated into English and analysed using thematic analysis techniques. The data coding followed a hybrid deductive and inductive approach. Fourteen Ethiopian clinical pharmacists participated in the study. Analysis yielded five main themes including: medication adherence definition and measurement; pharmacists' perceived roles; enablers of medication adherence; barriers to medication adherence; and ways forward. Participants indicated that accurately assessing medication adherence was complicated because of an absence of cost-effective and validated tools. Pharmacist education, clinical pharmacy services, physical structure, sources of medication information, and government initiatives to reduce financial burdens were the facilitators identified. Eight barriers were identified, and these were broadly classified as factors intrinsic or extrinsic to the patient. Medication adherence support could face barriers intrinsic or extrinsic to patients. Strategies were proposed to overcome the identified barriers and to harness existing facilitators. These strategies included the need for validated local language medication adherence tools, instituting regular adherence measurement and prioritizing patients for available interventions. Patient's preferred dosage form should be considered along with medication complexity and medication knowledge when supporting medication adherence.

TikTok as a Source of Medical Information: Port Wine Stain Birthmarks and Treatment Using Vascular Lasers.

As social media usage grows, more patients are turning to various platforms to gain and share medical information. One platform, TikTok, has become immensely popular, with over one billion users. Despite its potential use as an educational tool, TikTok can be unreliable and misleading as a medical information source. We aim to discuss the information available on TikTok regarding laser treatment for port wine stains (PWS). Two independent reviewers analyzed 200 TikTok videos with the hashtags #portwinestainlaser or #portwinestaintreatment, examining the video creator's role (e.g., patient, parent, physician, or other), tone towards PWS and treatment options, and content (e.g., educational or non-educational, mention of any treatment risks). Most videos were produced by non-medical professionals (83%), and only a small number discussed the potential adverse effects of PWS treatment options (15%). While TikTok may have a role in educating patients about certain dermatologic conditions and treatment options, it is important to encourage patients to seek medical advice from a qualified medical professional before making any treatment decisions.Furthermore, the future of patient education may need to evolve to include social media platforms.

Gender dysphoria: Quality of online information for gender reassignment surgery

An ever-increasing number of patients are using the Internet to learn about medical conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of Internet-based patient information on gender reassignment surgery for people who suffer from gender dysphoria. Twenty websites identified using Google and Yahoo search engines were selected and evaluated based on the modified Ensuring Quality Information for Patients (EQIP) instrument (36 items). The EQIP tool comprises 36 questions to which the answer can be "yes" or "no". The final score for each website can be between 0 and 36. An overall score of 26 or above was considered high, because it co-related to the 72nd percentile. The average of the scores turned out to be 22.5 points, lower than our target; 7 (35%) sites were rated higher than the average and 13 (65%) were rated lower. The assessment of the websites included in the study showed a lack of information about the sequence of the medical procedures, perioperative criticalities and qualitative risks and side-effects descriptions. The overall quality of published information on gender reassignment surgery is very low. We believe that the Internet should not be used as the main source of medical information, and physicians should maintain the leadership in guiding patients affected by gender dysphoria. Level of Evidence: Level IV, case study.

Hysteroscopy in the new media: quality and reliability analysis of hysteroscopy procedures on YouTube™

BackgroundHysteroscopy plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing various intrauterine pathologies. However, its execution can be influenced by patients’ perception and understanding, which are often shaped by digital resources such as YouTubeTM. Given its popularity and accessibility, YouTubeTM has the potential to greatly influence patients’ knowledge and expectations about this procedure, highlighting the need for accurate and reliable information.PurposeThis study aims to assess the reliability and quality of hysteroscopy information available to patients on YouTubeTM. Understanding the nature of information patients’ access can help address their fears and potential misunderstandings about the procedure, consequently reducing the likelihood of suspension or postponement due to anxiety.MethodsA comprehensive analysis of YouTubeTM was conducted, simulating the search process of a patient seeking information about hysteroscopy. The study evaluated the reliability and quality of 90 out of the first 100 hysteroscopy-related videos on YouTubeTM, scored by four gynecologists—two experienced hysteroscopists and two trainees. The videos were assessed for reliability and quality using the mDISCERN and Global Quality Scale (GQS) scores.ResultsThe average mDISCERN and GQS scores for the evaluated videos were below the optimal three points, highlighting the lack of fluency, comprehensiveness, and reliability of the available information. Notably, while videos produced by experts, including doctors and professional channels, had higher scores, they still fell short of the minimum score of 3. These videos also were not considered more suitable for either patients or trainees. Videos that were assessed as reliable (mDISCERN ≥ 3) were observed to be longer and were more frequently produced by doctors. These videos were suggested more to trainees rather than patients. Similarly, videos deemed as fluent and comprehensive (GQS ≥ 3) were longer and were more often recommended to patients.ConclusionsWhile YouTubeTM is a widely used source of medical information, the quality and reliability of hysteroscopy videos on the platform are poor. The strategic use of selected, high-quality hysteroscopy videos can enhance procedure success and alleviate patient fears. However, the unsupervised discovery of information by patients could potentially lead to procedure failure or an elevated level of stress due to misleading or incorrect information.

Medical discourse as a social activity: formation, priorities, dynamics (based on the material of the Russian popular science magazine «Zdorovie»)

Increasing interest in society in topics related to medicine and health is due to the current trend to consider physical, mental and social well-being as a basic human need. In the context of modern life, health is perceived as one of the most important values of an individual and society as a whole, therefore, medical discourse today plays a special role in culture, covering not only the professional expert and scientific community, but also the widest audience - the audience of the media. The media play a key role as a source of medical information and its targeted and targeted distribution. In this article, the medical discourse is analyzed in terms of its formation as a social activity and the role of modern mass media in it. The aim of the study is to analyze the demand for medical discourse in society and the features of its mediatization, which is the most important factor in the value-semantic dynamics of society and its way of life. The main empirical material is publications in the magazine "Zdorovie", the most popular Russian publication about a healthy lifestyle, medicine, practices for the treatment and prevention of diseases, the art of preserving beauty and vitality. The discourse of the popular scientific magazine "Zdorovie" as a very important segment of the value-semantic space of modern media is represented by a set of genres aimed at disseminating theoretical and practical medical knowledge, experience and providing medical services, taking into account the characteristics of medical subjects. dis-course, their information needs and problem-thematic requests, goal-setting attitudes, the degree and nature of interest, as well as the level of professional, general cultural and communicative competencies.

Predictive modeling of adverse drug reactions to tamoxifen therapy for breast cancer on base of pharmacogenomic testing.

The present study investigated the analysis of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to tamoxifen (TAM) in breast cancer patients in relation to the carriage of genetic polymorphisms of genes encoding enzymes of CYP system and transporters of P-glycoprotein (Pg) and predictive models based on it. A total of 120 women with breast cancer taking adjuvant TAM were examined for the gene polymorphisms such as CYP2D6*4, CYP3A5*3, CYP2C9*2, CYP2C9*3, CYP2C19*2, CYP2C19*3 and ABCB1 (C3435T). Allelic variants were determined using the real-time polymerase chain reaction method. The research material was double sampling of buccal epithelium. Medical history data and extracts from case histories were used as sources of medical information, on the basis of which questionnaires specially created by us were filled out. An associative analysis showed association with the development of ADRs to TAM indicating their clinical significance from different genetic polymorphisms of CYP2D6, CYP3A5, CYP2C9 and ABCB1. The complex associative analysis performed using mathematical modeling made it possible to build predictive risk models for the development of ADRs such as hot flashes, dyspepsia, bone pain, and asthenia. Models that include both genetic and non-genetic determinants of ADRs of TAM may further improve the prediction of individual response to TAM.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence-powered Large Language Models Application in Disseminating Appropriate and Readable Health Information in Urology.

The Internet is a ubiquitous source of medical information, and natural language processors are gaining popularity as alternatives to traditional search engines. However, suitability of their generated content for patients is not well understood. We aimed to evaluate the appropriateness and readability of natural language processor-generated responses to urology-related medical inquiries. Eighteen patient questions were developed based on Google Trends and were used as inputs in ChatGPT. Three categories were assessed: oncologic, benign, and emergency. Questions in each category were either treatment or sign/symptom-related questions. Three native English-speaking Board-Certified urologists independently assessed appropriateness of ChatGPT outputs for patient counseling using accuracy, comprehensiveness, and clarity as proxies for appropriateness. Readability was assessed using the Flesch Reading Ease and Flesh-Kincaid Reading Grade Level formulas. Additional measures were created based on validated tools and assessed by 3 independent reviewers. Fourteen of 18 (77.8%) responses were deemed appropriate, with clarity having the most 4 and 5 scores (P = .01). There was no significant difference in appropriateness of the responses between treatments and symptoms or between different categories of conditions. The most common reason from urologists for low scores was responses lacking information-sometimes vital information. The mean (SD) Flesch Reading Ease score was 35.5 (SD=10.2) and the mean Flesh-Kincaid Reading Grade Level score was 13.5 (1.74). Additional quality assessment scores showed no significant differences between different categories of conditions. Despite impressive capabilities, natural language processors have limitations as sources of medical information. Refinement is crucial before adoption for this purpose.

Disparities in resource utilisation by families of children with cardiac conditions.

There are limited data documenting sources of medical information that families use to learn about paediatric cardiac conditions. Our study aims to characterise these resources and to identify any disparities in resource utilisation. We hypothesise there are significant variations in the resources utilised by families from different educational and socio-economic backgrounds. A survey evaluating what resources families use (websites, healthcare professionals, social media, etc.) to better understand paediatric cardiac conditions was administered to caretakers and paediatric patients at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Patients with a prior diagnosis of CHD, cardiac arrhythmia, and/or heart failure were included. Caretakers' levels of education (fewer than 16 years vs. 16 years or more) and patients' medical insurance types (public vs. private) were compared with regard to the utilisation of resources. Surveys completed by 137 (91%) caretakers and 27 (90%) patients were analysed. Websites were utilised by 72% of caretakers and 56% of patients. Both private insurance and higher education were associated with greater reported utilisation of websites, healthcare professionals, and personal networks (by insurance p = 0.009, p = 0.001, p = 0.006; by education p = 0.022, p < 0.001, p = 0.018). They were also more likely to report use of electronic devices (such as a computer) compared to those with public medical insurance and fewer than 16 years of education (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). Both levels of education and insurance status are associated with the utilisation of informative resources and digital devices by families seeking to learn more about cardiac conditions in children.

Evaluating YouTube as a source of medical information for postpartum depression

Evaluating YouTube as a source of medical information for postpartum depression

Telemedicine Applications in Primary Health Care During a Crisis: A Scoping Review

A health crisis can disrupt primary health care where telemedicine technology can facilitate the delivery of healthcare services. This study aimed to identify telemedicine applications in primary health care during a crisis.This research was conducted by scoping review method. All studies had been systematically searched through "Web of Science", "Embase", "PubMed", "MEDLINE", "SID", and "Magiran" databases with appropriate keywords in three groups: "telemedicine", "primary health care" and "health crises". Among 2949 screened studies, 76 were included in this research. Finally, the studies were analyzed using the framework analysis method in MAXQDA software. A total of 47 applications were found for telemedicine in primary health care in critical situations, which were classified into 6 areas including teleconsultation, e-learning, remote monitoring, source of medical information, decision support, and patient self-management. The most common medical applications were remote visits, patient consultation, patient education at home, provider screening, self-management of COVID-19 disease, and psychological and social support for patients. Telemedicine technology enables the control and management of crises that arise in health and treatment fields. By improving access, promoting interaction between specialists in urban and rural areas, reducing costs, and reducing mortality and disability, telemedicine provides socioeconomic benefits to patients, providers, and the health care system.