Efficacy, Safety, and Evaluation Criteria of mHealth Interventions for Depression: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression is a significant public health issue that can lead to considerable disability and reduced quality of life. With the rise of technology, mobile health (mHealth) interventions, particularly smartphone apps, are emerging as a promising approach for addressing depression. However, the lack of standardized evaluation tools and evidence-based principles for these interventions remains a concern.

Objective

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mHealth interventions for depression and identify the criteria and evaluation tools used for their assessment.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was carried out following the recommendations of the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Item

SUBMITTER: Duarte-Diaz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10568392 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature