The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews
Abstract Background Mobile health (mHealth) tools have gained prominence in global healthcare in recent years, with demonstrated impacts on managing service users' health. While many systematic reviews have assessed the effectiveness of mHealth on health outcomes, the role of health professions...
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| description | Abstract Background Mobile health (mHealth) tools have gained prominence in global healthcare in recent years, with demonstrated impacts on managing service users' health. While many systematic reviews have assessed the effectiveness of mHealth on health outcomes, the role of health professions in promoting mHealth adoption and leading to improved outcomes is less clear. This systematic review of systematic reviews (SR of SRs) critically appraises and synthesises evidence to examine both the impact of mHealth interventions on service users' outcomes and the role of health professions in facilitating their adoption. Methods Five electronic databases—EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Medline, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library—were searched for systematic reviews published between 1 January 2015 and 8 June 2024. Reviews focused on the impact of mHealth interventions on service users' outcomes and the role of health professions in promoting adoption were included. Screening, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted by four independent reviewers. Results Fourteen systematic reviews, covering 393 primary studies, were included. mHealth interventions showed positive impacts on clinical outcomes, such as reductions in blood pressure, HbA1c, and cholesterol. Behavioural improvements were also reported, including better medication adherence and physical activity. Psychological benefits, such as reduced anxiety and enhanced patient satisfaction, were noted. The involvement of health professions significantly enhanced mHealth outcomes. However, challenges such as sustainability, accessibility, and usability remain. Discussion This SR of SRs provides critical insights into the effectiveness of mHealth interventions on health outcomes and highlights the important role of health professions in promoting their adoption. While the findings are promising, concerns about training, sustainability, accessibility, and user acceptance need to be addressed to improve the broader adoption of mHealth interventions. Further research is recommended to address these challenges and enhance the long-term success of mHealth tools in healthcare. Trial registration PROSPERO CRD 42023414435. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02624-y |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fcd64907ba074592b2192b66e40c606c2025-02-09T12:55:28ZengBMCBMC Digital Health2731-684X2025-02-013111410.1186/s44247-024-00143-3The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviewsFathiya Alkhuzaimi0Deborah Rainey1Christine Brown Wilson2Jacqueline Bloomfield3School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, University RoadSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, University RoadSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, University RoadSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, University RoadAbstract Background Mobile health (mHealth) tools have gained prominence in global healthcare in recent years, with demonstrated impacts on managing service users' health. While many systematic reviews have assessed the effectiveness of mHealth on health outcomes, the role of health professions in promoting mHealth adoption and leading to improved outcomes is less clear. This systematic review of systematic reviews (SR of SRs) critically appraises and synthesises evidence to examine both the impact of mHealth interventions on service users' outcomes and the role of health professions in facilitating their adoption. Methods Five electronic databases—EMBASE, CINAHL Plus, Medline, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library—were searched for systematic reviews published between 1 January 2015 and 8 June 2024. Reviews focused on the impact of mHealth interventions on service users' outcomes and the role of health professions in promoting adoption were included. Screening, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted by four independent reviewers. Results Fourteen systematic reviews, covering 393 primary studies, were included. mHealth interventions showed positive impacts on clinical outcomes, such as reductions in blood pressure, HbA1c, and cholesterol. Behavioural improvements were also reported, including better medication adherence and physical activity. Psychological benefits, such as reduced anxiety and enhanced patient satisfaction, were noted. The involvement of health professions significantly enhanced mHealth outcomes. However, challenges such as sustainability, accessibility, and usability remain. Discussion This SR of SRs provides critical insights into the effectiveness of mHealth interventions on health outcomes and highlights the important role of health professions in promoting their adoption. While the findings are promising, concerns about training, sustainability, accessibility, and user acceptance need to be addressed to improve the broader adoption of mHealth interventions. Further research is recommended to address these challenges and enhance the long-term success of mHealth tools in healthcare. Trial registration PROSPERO CRD 42023414435. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02624-yhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s44247-024-00143-3Mobile healthDigital healthPatients’ outcomesLong-term conditionsHealth professions |
| spellingShingle | Fathiya Alkhuzaimi Deborah Rainey Christine Brown Wilson Jacqueline Bloomfield The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews BMC Digital Health Mobile health Digital health Patients’ outcomes Long-term conditions Health professions |
| title | The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews |
| title_full | The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews |
| title_fullStr | The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews |
| title_short | The impact of mobile health interventions on service users' health outcomes and the role of health professions: a systematic review of systematic reviews |
| title_sort | impact of mobile health interventions on service users health outcomes and the role of health professions a systematic review of systematic reviews |
| topic | Mobile health Digital health Patients’ outcomes Long-term conditions Health professions |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s44247-024-00143-3 |
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