Mobile Health Devices as Tools for Worldwide Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Disease Management.

ABSTRACT: We examined evidence on whether mobile health (mHealth) tools, including interactive voice response calls, short message service, or text messaging, and smartphones, can improve lifestyle behaviors and management related to cardiovascular diseases throughout the world. We conducted a state-of-the-art review and literature synthesis of peer-reviewed and gray literature published since 2004. The review prioritized randomized trials and studies focused on cardiovascular diseases and risk factors, but included other reports when they represented the best available evidence. The search emphasized reports on the potential benefits of mHealth interventions implemented in low- and middle-income countries. Interactive voice response and short message service interventions can improve cardiovascular

SUBMITTER: Piette JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5234768 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature