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- Title
The Effectiveness of Mobile Applications in the Management of Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Review.
- Authors
Salehi, Fatemeh; Khorashadizadeh, Seyedeh Mohadeseh; Ameri, Fatemeh; Meraji, Marziyhe; Karbasi, Zahra; Sabahi, Azam
- Abstract
Background: Liver transplant recipients need self-management until the end of their lives, and the use of these applications is recommended for disease management. Objective: The purpose of this study is to systematically investigate the effectiveness of applications developed in the management of liver transplantation. Material and Methods: This was a systematic review in which we systematically searched PubMed, WOS and Science Direct with liver transplant,Smartphone App and mobile health applications keywords for studies that designed, introduced, and worked on the effectiveness of liver transplant applications. We included all relevant studies published in English between December 1995 and December 2022. Results: Of 516 articles initially retrieved, 4 were included for detailed review. Some of the most important features of applications; providing educational tips for better understanding of health status, information related to healthy lifestyle such as improving sleep quality, sports activities and providing medication reminders for home rehabilitation, promoting immunization before transplantation. The operating system used in all 4 applications was iOS and Android. Most studies have stated that liver transplant applications have the potential to become a valuable tool for home rehabilitation and are practical tools. Conclusion: The use of mobile phone applications has a positive effect on the management of liver transplant patients. Considering the low rate of organ donation, health policymakers should use appropriate interventions and strategies through mobile applications to improve adherence to self-management of transplant recipients and reduce costs.
- Subjects
LIVER transplantation; MOBILE apps; SLEEP quality; HOME rehabilitation; ORGAN donation; HEALTH care reminder systems; CELL phones
- Publication
Journal of Biomedical Physics & Engineering, 2023, Vol 13, p155
- ISSN
2251-7200
- Publication type
Article