Interventions targeted hypertension, heart failure, stroke and cardiac rehabilitation populations. Results Ten studies of varying designs including 607 patients from five countries were included. Meta-synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data was performed to review and evaluate findings.
Studies were included if the intervention was primarily an app aimed at improving at least two lifestyle behaviours in adults with cardiovascular disease. Methods Comprehensive search of multiple databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Cochrane CENTRAL) and grey literature. Design Systematic review with meta-synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data.
We aimed to explore the effectiveness, acceptability and usefulness of mobile applications (apps) for cardiovascular disease self-management and risk factor control. Effectiveness, acceptability and usefulness of mobile applications for cardiovascular disease self-management: Systematic review with meta-synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data Effectiveness, acceptability and usefulness of mobile applications for cardiovascular disease.Ĭoorey, Genevieve M Neubeck, Lis Mulley, John Redfern, JulieĪbstract Background Mobile technologies are innovative, scalable approaches to reducing risk of cardiovascular disease but evidence related to effectiveness and acceptability remains limited.
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