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ReviewCureus2024

Mobile Health Interventions: A Frontier for Mitigating the Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease.

Maryyam Liaqat, Maham Mushtaq, Ahmed Jamil, Muhammad Muaz Mushtaq, Husnain Ali, Rahma Anwar, Ahmad Raza, Asma Aslam, Tamseer Tariq, Muzaffer Hussain and 2 more

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

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.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Maryyam LiaqatInternal Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Maham MushtaqMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Ahmed JamilInternal Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Muhammad Muaz MushtaqMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Husnain AliMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Rahma AnwarMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Ahmad RazaInternal Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Asma AslamMedicine and Surgery, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Tamseer TariqMedicine and Surgery, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Muzaffer HussainSurgery, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Danyal BakhtMedicine and Surgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Syed Faqeer Hussain BokhariSurgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have emerged as a promising approach for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and management. The proliferation of smartphones and wearable devices enables convenient access to health monitoring tools, educational resources, and communication with healthcare providers. mHealth interventions encompass mobile apps, wearables, and telehealth services that empower users to monitor vital signs, adhere to medication, and adopt healthier lifestyles. Their effectiveness hinges on user engagement, leveraging behavioral science principles and gamification strategies. While mHealth offers advantages such as personalized support and increased reach, it faces challenges pertaining to data privacy, security concerns, and resistance from healthcare providers. Robust encryption and adherence to regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) are crucial for safeguarding sensitive health data. Integrating mHealth into clinical workflows can enhance healthcare delivery, but organizational adjustments are necessary. The future of mHealth is closely intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI), enabling remote monitoring, predictive algorithms, and data-driven insights. Tech giants are incorporating advanced health-tracking capabilities into their devices, paving the way for personalized wellness approaches. However, mHealth grapples with ethical dilemmas surrounding data ownership, privacy breaches, and inadvertent data capture. Despite its potential, mHealth necessitates a concerted effort to overcome obstacles and ensure ethical, secure, and practical implementation. Addressing technical challenges, fostering standardization, and promoting equitable access are pivotal for unlocking the transformative impact of mHealth on cardiovascular health and reducing the global burden of CVD.

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artificial intelligencecardiovascularcoronary artery diseasehealthcaremhealthpublic healthreview

Identifiers

PMID38993461
PMCPMC11238762

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