European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

THE IMPACT OF MHEALTH INTERVENTIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abimbola Eunice Arisoyin, Farah Haider, Tope Oloniyo, Ransirini T. Wijeratne, Salma Badr, Efe Oni*, Uyonne Theodora Ugwuoke, Agho Osamede, Uwemedimoh C Okonna, Olasumbo Elizabeth Fagbenle, Januka Gaire, Chidalu Nkeyonyere Ibeneme, Ghulam Muhammad Humayun, Olusayo Louise-Oluwasanmi and Adekunle Ebenezer Omole

ABSTRACT

Background: Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been increasingly used to improve mental health and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This systematic review aimed to assess the impact of mHealth interventions on mental health outcomes and quality of life in patients with CVDs. Methods: This systematic review followed the PRISMA Statement 2020 guidelines. A comprehensive search of electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) was conducted to identify relevant articles published until May 5, 2023. The study selection process followed the PICO framework, and data synthesis and reporting were presented in a tabular and textual format. The language of publication was restricted to English, and case reports, case series, and reviews were excluded. A bibliographic management tool, EndNote, was used to manage search results, remove duplicates, and facilitate the screening process. The referencing management tool utilized was Mendeley. Results: A total of 943 studies were identified through database searching. After removing 47 duplicates, 896 studies were screened by title and abstract, excluding 847 records that did not meet the inclusion criteria. The remaining 49 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, and 37 were excluded due to not meeting the inclusion criteria. Ultimately, 12 studies were included in the systematic review. Most included studies reported positive outcomes associated with mHealth interventions, such as improvements in depression, anxiety, and quality of life. However, some studies reported no significant differences between intervention and control groups. Conclusion: This systematic review supports the potential of mHealth interventions to improve mental health outcomes and quality of life in patients with CVDs. However, further research is needed to determine the most effective components and designs of mHealth interventions for CVD patients and to address the inconsistencies in the findings.

Keywords: Mobile health interventions; Cardiovascular diseases; Mental health outcomes; Quality of life; Systematic review.