Use of Technology-Based Tools to Support Adolescents and Young Adults With Chronic Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the large amount of material that is readily available on the internet, there are endless opportunities for electronic health-literate patients to obtain and learn new information. Although novel, a Web- or mobile-based program can be a powerful way to engage adolescents and young adults (AYAs). The ongoing engagement of AYAs with chronic disease is vital not only to empower them but also to ensure a smooth transition from pediatric to adult health care.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the current evidence on Web- or mobile-based interventions designed for AYAs.

Methods

This review was registered with PROSPERO: CRD42018096487. A systematic search of MEDLINE Complete, EMBASE, and CINAHL Complete was conducted on April 10, 2019, for studies that e

SUBMITTER: Low JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6670279 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature