The Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions in the Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions: Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal conditions are the second greatest contributor to disability worldwide and have significant individual, societal, and economic implications. Due to the growing burden of musculoskeletal disability, an integrated and strategic response is urgently required. Digital health interventions provide high-reach, low-cost, readily accessible, and scalable interventions for large patient populations that address time and resource constraints.

Objective

This review aimed to investigate if digital health interventions are effective in reducing pain and functional disability in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Methods

A systematic review was undertaken to address the research objective. The review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred R

SUBMITTER: Hewitt S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7305565 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature