End User and Implementer Experiences of mHealth Technologies for Noncommunicable Chronic Disease Management in Young Adults: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, and persistent musculoskeletal pain impose an escalating and unsustainable burden on young people, their families, and society. Exploring how mobile health (mHealth) technologies can support management for young people with NCDs is imperative.

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify, appraise, and synthesize available qualitative evidence on users' experiences of mHealth technologies for NCD management in young people. We explored the perspectives of both end users (young people) and implementers (health policy makers, clinicians, and researchers).

Methods

A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Eligibility criteria included full reports published in pee

SUBMITTER: Slater H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5743925 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature