Digital interventions for people living with non-communicable diseases in India: A systematic review of intervention studies and recommendations for future research and development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is contributing to high mortality and morbidity in India. Recent advancements in digital health interventions, including mHealth, eHealth, and telemedicine, have facilitated patient-centered care for NCDs.

Objective

This systematic review aims to evaluate the current evidence on digital interventions for people living with NCDs in India and the outcomes of those interventions.

Methods

We adopted PRISMA guidelines and systematically reviewed articles from MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ERIC, and Scopus databases with following criteria: journal articles presenting digital intervention(s) used by people with at least one of the NCDs, reporting health outcomes following the intervention, studies conducted in India

SUBMITTER: Hossain MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6920343 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature