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Mobile health technologies for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review

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Author(s):
Dantas, L. O. [1, 2] ; Weber, S. [2] ; Osani, M. C. [3] ; Bannuru, R. R. [3] ; McAlindon, T. E. [2] ; Kasturi, S. [2]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Phys Therapy Dept, Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Tufts Med Ctr, Div Rheumatol Allergy & Immunol, 800 Washington St, 406, Boston, MA 02111 - USA
[3] Tufts Med Ctr, Ctr Treatment Comparison & Integrat Anal, Div Rheumatol Allergy & Immunol, Boston, MA 02111 - USA
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Lupus; v. 29, n. 2 JAN 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Objective We aimed to perform a standardized review of available mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to conduct a systematic review of the literature on mHealth technologies in SLE. Methods Google Play and AppStore in the United States of America were queried and the quality of eligible mHealth apps was assessed using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). Web of Science, EMBASE, Medline, and Cochrane databases were systematically searched from inception through June 2019. Results Of 324 mHealth apps found, 20 were eligible for inclusion; 10 focused on education, 7 offered tools to track patient-reported symptoms, 5 included interactive online communities, and 1 enabled emoji sharing. The reviewed apps scored poorly on the MARS quality scale with a mean score 2.3 (0.6) out of 5. Of 1147 studies identified in the literature review, 21 were eligible for inclusion; 11 studies (52.4%) focused on the development and use of mHealth for providing patient information, while only 2 (9.5%) were randomized trials of mHealth interventions. Conclusions Although there is growing interest in the development of mHealth technologies to support SLE patients, currently available tools are of poor quality and limited functionality, and the literature examining this area is sparse. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/23705-3 - Short-term cryotherapy effectviness on pain, physical function and quality of life in individuals with end stage knee osteoarthritis: a case series
Grantee:Carolina Carreira Breda
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