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Digital interventions for people living with non-communicable diseases in India: A systematic review of intervention studies and recommendations for future research and development.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 57 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Social cognitive theory-based health promotion in primary care practice: A scoping review.Heliyon · 2023Article
- Health system adaptions to improve care for people living with non-communicable diseases during COVID-19 in low-middle income countries: A scoping review.Journal of global health · 2023Article
- Digital Well-being Through the Use of Technology-A Perspective.International journal of MCH and AIDS · 2023Article
- Core health-components, contextual factors and program elements of community-based interventions in Southeast Asia - a realist synthesis regarding hypertension and diabetes.BMC public health · 2021Review
- The Potential of mHealth as a Game Changer for the Management of Sickle Cell Disease in India.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Article
- Prevalence of anxiety and depression in South Asia during COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Heliyon · 2021Review
- Evaluating the Readiness of Mobile Technology with Respect to e-Heath for Medication in Saudi Arabia: An Integrative Perspective.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2021Article
- Telemedicine interventions for hypertension management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.PloS one · 2021Article
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10 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundA 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.
objectiveThis systematic review aims to evaluate the current evidence on digital interventions for people living with NCDs in India and the outcomes of those interventions.
methodsWe 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 among Indian population.
resultsAmong 1669 articles retrieved from multiple sources, only 13 articles met our criteria. Most (
conclusionCurrent evidence suggests a low number of interventions with positive outcomes. Future research should explore avenues of advanced technologies ensuring equitable and sustainable development of digital health interventions for people living with NCDs in India.
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