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SynthesisJournal of medical Internet research2018

The Effectiveness of Smartphone Apps for Lifestyle Improvement in Noncommunicable Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.

Pernille Lunde, Birgitta Blakstad Nilsson, Astrid Bergland, Kari Jorunn Kværner, Asta Bye

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Synthesis in Journal of medical Internet research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 112 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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112citing papers in PubMed, 7 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

112 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 235 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Pernille LundeDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-9479-390X
Birgitta Blakstad NilssonDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-0892-1130
Astrid BerglandDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-4349-8200
Kari Jorunn KværnerCenter for Connected Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-2268-3191
Asta ByeDepartment of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-4902-0240
Oslo University Hospital · NOOsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University · NO

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNoncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 70% of all deaths in a year globally. The four main NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic pulmonary diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Fifty percent of persons with NCD do not adhere to prescribed treatment; in fact, adherence to lifestyle interventions is especially considered as a major challenge. Smartphone apps permit structured monitoring of health parameters, as well as the opportunity to receive feedback.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to review and assess the effectiveness of app-based interventions, lasting at least 3 months, to promote lifestyle changes in patients with NCDs.

methodsIn February 2017, a literature search in five databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Academic Research Premier, and Cochrane Reviews and Trials) was conducted. Inclusion criteria was quantitative study designs including randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials that included patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with any of the four main NCDs. Lifestyle outcomes were physical activity, physical fitness, modification of dietary habits, and quality of life. All included studies were assessed for risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration`s risk of bias tool. Meta-analyses were conducted for one of the outcomes (glycated hemoglobin, HbA

resultsOf the 1588 records examined, 9 met the predefined criteria. Seven studies included diabetes patients only, one study included heart patients only, and another study included both diabetes and heart patients. Statistical significant effect was shown in HbA

conclusionsOur review demonstrated limited research of the use of smartphone apps for NCDs other than diabetes with a follow-up of at least 3 months. For diabetes, the use of apps seems to improve lifestyle factors, especially to decrease HbA

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HumansLife StyleMobile ApplicationsNoncommunicable DiseasesQuality of LifeSmartphonedietexerciselifestylenoncommunicable diseasessmartphonetelemedicine

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PMID29728346
PMCPMC5960039
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