A systematic review and meta-analysis of digital interventions targeting lifestyle factors in patients with hypertension.

ABSTRACT: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, for which the management involves both lifestyle modification (diet, exercise etc) and medication. Digital interventions (mobile applications, websites, and SMS messages) are being developed to facilitate lifestyle change, but their effectiveness remains uncertain. This review aimed to establish whether digital interventions targeting lifestyle factors are effective in reducing blood pressure in individuals with hypertension. A systematic search was run through MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library. 5302 records were screened for eligibility and data on the primary outcome (systolic blood pressure (SBP)) and secondary outcomes (diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and change in lifestyle factors) were extracted from eligible pape

SUBMITTER: Lindsay-Perez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12500467 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature