Resumen
Background: The use of mobile health applications has significantly increased, particularly for monitoring patients with chronic conditions. This systematic review examined how user-centered design features influence clinical efficiency and health outcomes.
Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were followed to select 46 studies published between 2019 and 2024 from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria focused on studies involving adults using health applications for home-based monitoring. Three dimensions of user-centered design were analyzed: interaction with healthcare professionals, treatment personalization (including reminders), and usability/security. Qualitative analysis was conducted using ATLAS.ti.
Results: Interaction with healthcare professionals enhanced symptom control, reduced hospitalizations, supported emotional well-being, and reinforced self-care practices. Treatment personalization (through reminders and tailored content) promoted therapeutic adherence, improved risk factor control, and strengthened self-efficacy. Lastly, the usability, accessibility, and security of the applications facilitated early detection of complications, reduced unnecessary travel, and contributed to improved quality of life and patient satisfaction.
Conclusion: User-centered design significantly enhances the effectiveness of mobile health applications, optimizing clinical follow-up while fostering a more satisfying and humanized patient experience.
Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were followed to select 46 studies published between 2019 and 2024 from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria focused on studies involving adults using health applications for home-based monitoring. Three dimensions of user-centered design were analyzed: interaction with healthcare professionals, treatment personalization (including reminders), and usability/security. Qualitative analysis was conducted using ATLAS.ti.
Results: Interaction with healthcare professionals enhanced symptom control, reduced hospitalizations, supported emotional well-being, and reinforced self-care practices. Treatment personalization (through reminders and tailored content) promoted therapeutic adherence, improved risk factor control, and strengthened self-efficacy. Lastly, the usability, accessibility, and security of the applications facilitated early detection of complications, reduced unnecessary travel, and contributed to improved quality of life and patient satisfaction.
Conclusion: User-centered design significantly enhances the effectiveness of mobile health applications, optimizing clinical follow-up while fostering a more satisfying and humanized patient experience.
| Idioma original | Español (Ecuador) |
|---|---|
| Publicación | Digital Health |
| Estado | Presentada - 25 abr. 2025 |