ReviewBMJ open2021
Digital health interventions for the management of mental health in people with chronic diseases: a rapid review.
Review in BMJ open, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04925765 (Virtual Reality Biofeedback for Postpartum Anxiety and Depression), which is not on this map. Cited by 33 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Virtual Reality Biofeedback for Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Who cites it
33 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 70 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Effects of Web-Based Interventions on Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Psycho-oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of Digital Exercise Therapy on the Pain and Physical Function of Patients With Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
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- The impact of technology systems and level of support in digital mental health interventions: a secondary meta-analysis.Systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Barriers to and Facilitators of Digital Health Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Qualitative Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
- Digital Humanities in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: A Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Students' Perspectives on Digital Psychotherapy-Possible Solutions for Digital Inpatient-Like Care Concepts: Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR medical education · 2026Article
- Digital Health Interventions for Diabetes Distress in Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Scoping Literature Review Focused on Equity and Inclusion.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
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- Experience sampling methodology in pediatrics: a qualitative analysis of user perspectives on the PROfeel blended mHealth intervention for fatigue.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
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- Clinical Health Psychology Perspectives in Diabetes Care: A Retrospective Cohort Study Examining the Role of Depression in Adherence to Visits and Examinations in Type 2 Diabetes Management.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evaluation of Telemedicine Consultations Using Health Outcomes and User Attitudes and Experiences: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Digital Care Pathway for Patients With Sleep Apnea in Specialized Care: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR human factors · 2024Article
- Mind-body internet and mobile-based interventions for depression and anxiety in adults with chronic physical conditions: A systematic review of RCTs.PLOS digital health · 2024Article
- Sex and gender reporting in RCTs of internet and mobile-based interventions for depression and anxiety in chronic conditions: A secondary analysis of a systematic review.PLOS mental health · 2024Article
- A rapid review of digital approaches for the participatory development of health-related interventions.Frontiers in public health · 2024Review
- The Role of a Smart Health Ecosystem in Transforming the Management of Chronic Health Conditions.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
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Authors and funding
15 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveDetermine the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for individuals with a concomitant chronic disease.
designWe conducted a rapid review of systematic reviews. Two reviewers independently conducted study selection and risk of bias evaluation. A standardised extraction form was used. Data are reported narratively.
interventionsWe included systematic reviews of digital health interventions aiming to prevent, detect or manage mental health problems in individuals with a pre-existing chronic disease, including chronic mental health illnesses, published in 2010 or after.
main outcome measureReports on mental health outcomes (eg, anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms).
resultsWe included 35 reviews, totalling 702 primary studies with a total sample of 50 692 participants. We structured the results in four population clusters: (1) chronic diseases, (2) cancer, (3) mental health and (4) children and youth. For populations presenting a chronic disease or cancer, health provider directed digital interventions (eg, web-based consultation, internet cognitive-behavioural therapy) are effective and safe. Further analyses are required in order to provide stronger recommendations regarding relevance for specific population (such as children and youth). Web-based interventions and email were the modes of administration that had the most reports of improvement. Virtual reality, smartphone applications and patient portal had limited reports of improvement.
conclusionsDigital technologies could be used to prevent and manage mental health problems in people living with chronic conditions, with consideration for the age group and type of technology used.
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