Jola Çini

Dr. Jola Çini

Department of Technical Medical Sciences, Marin Barleti University, Tirana, Tiranë, Albania

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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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9 May 2026 in Nursing Reports
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BDBlerina Duka
Blerina Duka
KNKejda Nuhu
Kejda Nuhu
FMFabiola Mane
Fabiola Mane
Jola ÇiniJola Çini
Jola Çini
Armela ZylfoArmela Zylfo
Armela Zylfo
AAAlta Arapi
Alta Arapi
Background/Objectives: The rapid expansion of telemedicine has reshaped healthcare delivery, positioning telenursing as essential for continuity of care and patient management. This scoping review maps current evidence on telecare nursing practices, examining organizational models, professional roles, and key clinical and organizational outcomes. Methods: The review was conducted across five international databases, following the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, the interpretive extension by Levac et al., and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, with reporting aligned to PRISMA-ScR recommendations. The search identified 1760 records, of which 1219 remained after duplicate removal. After title and abstract screening and full-text evaluation, 25 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: Telenursing was implemented across diverse clinical contexts, particularly in chronic disease management, oncology, postoperative care, and emergency settings. Evidence indicates improvements in symptom management, therapeutic adherence, quality of life, and complication reduction, suggesting positive clinical and organizational impacts. The literature highlights the need for advanced digital, communication, and relational competencies, emphasizing the importance of targeted professional training. Cross-cutting trends include enhanced continuity of care, greater patient autonomy, improved integration between hospital and community services, and reduced healthcare costs. Conclusions: This review provides an updated overview of telenursing applications, highlighting their adaptability across clinical settings and the expanding strategic role of nurses in digital care. The findings indicate a rapidly evolving field and emphasize the need for further research to strengthen organizational frameworks, define advanced competencies, and support the sustainable integration of telenursing into healthcare systems.

25 February 2026 in Preprints.org
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BDBlerina Duka
Blerina Duka
KNKejda Nuhu
Kejda Nuhu
FMFabiola Mane
Fabiola Mane
Jola ÇiniJola Çini
Jola Çini
Armela ZylfoArmela Zylfo
Armela Zylfo
AAAlta Arapi
Alta Arapi
Background/Objectives: The rapid expansion of telemedicine has reshaped healthcare delivery, positioning telenursing as essential for continuity of care and patient management. This scoping review maps current evidence on telecare nursing practices, examining organizational models, professional roles, and key clinical and organizational outcomes. Methods: The review was conducted across five international databases, following the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, the interpretive extension by Levac et al., and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, with reporting aligned to PRISMA-ScR recommendations. The search identified 1760 records, of which 1215 remained after duplicate removal. After title and abstract screening and full-text evaluation, 27 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results: Telenursing was implemented across diverse clinical contexts, particularly in chronic disease management, oncology, postoperative care, and emergency settings. Evidence indicates improvements in symptom management, therapeutic adherence, quality of life, and complication reduction, suggesting positive clinical and organizational impacts. The literature highlights the need for advanced digital, communication, and relational competencies, emphasizing the importance of targeted professional training. Cross-cutting trends include enhanced continuity of care, greater patient autonomy, improved integration between hospital and community services, and reduced healthcare costs. Conclusions: This review provides an updated overview of telenursing applications, highlighting their adaptability across clinical settings and the expanding strategic role of nurses in digital care. The findings indicate a rapidly evolving field and emphasize the need for further research to strengthen organizational frameworks, define advanced competencies, and support the sustainable integration of telenursing into healthcare systems.

26 September 2026 in Nursing Reports
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BDBlerina Duka
Blerina Duka
Michele Biring-PaniMichele Biring-Pani
Michele Biring-Pani
FMFabiola Mane
Fabiola Mane
Jola ÇiniJola Çini
Jola Çini
Armela ZylfoArmela Zylfo
Armela Zylfo
Ippolito NotarnicolaIppolito Notarnicola
Ippolito Notarnicola
Background/Objectives: Telemedicine has substantial potential to improve access and continuity of care, but implementation depends on professional, organizational, technological, and governance readiness. This cross-sectional study examined healthcare professionals’ perceptions of telemedicine implementation in Albania as an exploratory needs-assessment phase informed by Living Lab principles. Methods: An online survey was completed by 1213 healthcare professionals. The study used a questionnaire developed for this project; its multi-item domains are therefore treated as exploratory rather than established constructs. Descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, Spearman correlations, and multivariable linear and logistic regression were used. Two supplementary open-ended questions were analyzed using content-oriented thematic coding and integrated with the structured survey findings to identify preliminary priorities for later participatory co-design. Results: High future willingness to use telemedicine was reported by 67.4% of participants. Continuous training (84.7%), adaptation of traditional healthcare delivery (65.8%), limited digital skills (64.7%), and lack of clear protocols/guidelines (61.5%) were frequently endorsed implementation issues. Perceived usefulness showed the strongest adjusted statistical association with future willingness in the linear model (B = 0.665, 95% CI 0.602–0.727, p < 0.001) and logistic sensitivity model (OR = 5.41, 95% CI 4.32–6.79, p < 0.001). Professional confidence was positively associated with willingness, whereas workflow and relational barriers were negatively associated. Conclusions: The findings describe the perceptions of this non-probability sample and should not be interpreted as national estimates of telemedicine readiness. They provide exploratory evidence that may inform subsequent stakeholder consultation, instrument validation, and participatory Living Lab activities focused on training, workflow integration, infrastructure, governance, and patient engagement.