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Impact of mHealth Chronic Disease Management on Treatment Adherence and Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2015 · Vol. 17(2) · pp. e52–e52

Saee Hamine(University of Washington)Emily Gerth‐Guyette✉(Program for Appropriate Technology in Health)Dunia Faulx(Program for Appropriate Technology in Health)Beverly B. Green(Group Health Cooperative)Amy Sarah Ginsburg(Program for Appropriate Technology in Health)

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Abstract

There is potential for mHealth tools to better facilitate adherence to chronic disease management, but the evidence supporting its current effectiveness is mixed. Further research should focus on understanding and improving how mHealth tools can overcome specific barriers to adherence.

Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Medication Adherence and Compliance Digital Mental Health InterventionsmHealthMedicineDisease managementChronic diseaseeHealthHealth careTelemedicineQuality of life (healthcare)Public healthMEDLINE

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Cardiovascular DiseasesChronic DiseaseDiabetes MellitusHumansLung DiseasesPatient ComplianceRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeTelemedicineDisease ManagementText Messaging