Paleo, A.; Carretta, C.; Pinto, F.; Saltori, E.; Aroca, J. G.; Puelles, Á. Mobile Phone-Mediated Interventions to Improve Adherence to Prescribed Treatment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : A Systematic Review. Preprints2024, 2024102199. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2199.v1
APA Style
Paleo, A., Carretta, C., Pinto, F., Saltori, E., Aroca, J. G., & Puelles, Á. (2024). Mobile Phone-Mediated Interventions to Improve Adherence to Prescribed Treatment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : A Systematic Review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2199.v1
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Paleo, A., Joaquín González Aroca and Álvaro Puelles. 2024 "Mobile Phone-Mediated Interventions to Improve Adherence to Prescribed Treatment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : A Systematic Review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2199.v1
Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder that poses significant challenges in treatment adherence. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile health (mHealth) interventions compared to conventional therapy in improving treatment adherence among COPD patients. A total of 13 randomized controlled trials and comparative cohort studies were included, all investigating the impact of mHealth interventions, such as medication reminders and remote monitoring, in adult COPD patients. Studies with participants under 18 years of age or those with severe comorbidities were excluded. The review identified 4,688 records through comprehensive searches in databases including MEDLINE, WEB OF SCIENCE, and SCOPUS. Of these, 13 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results showed that mHealth interventions improved treatment adherence in some studies, particularly in exercise and symptom monitoring . However, the evidence was inconsistent, and variations in outcomes were reported across different studies. The review concludes that while mHealth interventions show potential in enhancing treatment adherence in COPD patients, further high-quality research with larger sample sizes is required to confirm these findings and support the integration of mHealth into clinical practice. The need for more robust study designs is also emphasized to address current limitations in evidence.
Keywords
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Treatment adherence; Mobile phone-mediated interventions; Digital health
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
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