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Introduction: Global aging presents socioeconomic and health challenges. Dementia, a growing concern, affects millions of older adults, intensifying the burden on family caregivers. E-health interventions offer hope through technological solutions, although current research is limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness of internet-based or mobile app interventions for family caregivers of older adults with dementia. Methodology: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis was conducted using databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, LILACS, and PsycInfo) and the bibliographies of retrieved articles, with no restrictions on time or language. Results: The search yielded 2092 results, of which 22 studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing a total of 2761 family caregivers. Twenty-one different outcomes were evaluated and classified into three main types of interventions: psychoeducational, psychotherapeutic, and multicomponent. Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of internet-based and mobile app interventions in supporting family caregivers of older adults with dementia. These interventions positively affect many aspects of caregiver well-being, suggesting their utility in addressing this group's emotional, social, and self-care needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to report the use of synchronous teleconsulting in nursing as a support tool for clinical practice in Primary Health Care in Brazil. Methods: This is a experience-report-type study, which contextualizes the use of teleconsulting in nursing offered by the telehealth center in Rio Grande do Sul. Results: More than 15 thousand synchronous teleconsultations requested by nurses from all over Brazil. The data show that the service was used by nurses from all states, mostly from teams located in the south and southeast of the country. It is noteworthy that the service has as its main potential the democratization of access to scientific information, which results in a more assertive role in health care. Conclusion: The free offer of support for the clinical practice of nurses in Primary Health Care is a promising strategy for qualifying the care provided by nursing. The need to strengthen the use of telehealth in the daily lives of Brazilian nurses is evident. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]