Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic review

Objectives: In India, due to rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and the aging of the population, hypertension and diabetes have become the leading causes of morbidity and mortality over the past 20 years. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of mobile health (mHealth) technology inter...

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Main Authors: Ramesh Kumar Huda, Rahul Singh Chowhan, Dileep Seervi
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Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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description Objectives: In India, due to rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and the aging of the population, hypertension and diabetes have become the leading causes of morbidity and mortality over the past 20 years. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of mobile health (mHealth) technology interventions on hypertension and diabetes control in India. Methods: A comprehensive search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Dimensions, and Google Scholar was conducted for studies conducted in India and published from inception to October 15th, 2024. The retrieved studies assessed the impact of mHealth technology interventions on hypertension and diabetes control in India. The Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes, & Study Design (PICOS) framework outlined the key elements of the review. This systematic review uses secondary data, so no ethical approval is needed. Results: Of 782 potential articles assessed, eight met the inclusion criteria. mHealth technology-enabled Interventions were associated with significantly improved blood pressure, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) in the intervention group compared to the control group. Additionally, digital health interventions, such as SMS-based education and mHealth platforms, greatly improve treatment adherence and patient satisfaction. Conclusion: Due to an increasing burden of chronic diseases, incorporating mHealth interventions in routine healthcare could be a game-changing strategy toward improved health outcomes, especially in areas with limited resources and access to traditional care. The study provides a basis on which future research can be done to develop further and implement digital health strategies for the management and control of diabetes and hypertension.
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spelling doaj-art-b604e9377cf64438badbef57212bb9da2025-08-20T01:55:33ZengElsevierPreventive Medicine Reports2211-33552025-06-015410309410.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103094Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic reviewRamesh Kumar Huda0Rahul Singh Chowhan1Dileep Seervi2Corresponding author at: ICMR-National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, New Pali Road, Jodhpur 342005, India.; ICMR-National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, Jodhpur, IndiaICMR-National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, Jodhpur, IndiaICMR-National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, Jodhpur, IndiaObjectives: In India, due to rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and the aging of the population, hypertension and diabetes have become the leading causes of morbidity and mortality over the past 20 years. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of mobile health (mHealth) technology interventions on hypertension and diabetes control in India. Methods: A comprehensive search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Dimensions, and Google Scholar was conducted for studies conducted in India and published from inception to October 15th, 2024. The retrieved studies assessed the impact of mHealth technology interventions on hypertension and diabetes control in India. The Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes, & Study Design (PICOS) framework outlined the key elements of the review. This systematic review uses secondary data, so no ethical approval is needed. Results: Of 782 potential articles assessed, eight met the inclusion criteria. mHealth technology-enabled Interventions were associated with significantly improved blood pressure, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) in the intervention group compared to the control group. Additionally, digital health interventions, such as SMS-based education and mHealth platforms, greatly improve treatment adherence and patient satisfaction. Conclusion: Due to an increasing burden of chronic diseases, incorporating mHealth interventions in routine healthcare could be a game-changing strategy toward improved health outcomes, especially in areas with limited resources and access to traditional care. The study provides a basis on which future research can be done to develop further and implement digital health strategies for the management and control of diabetes and hypertension.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335525001330Mobile healthTechnology-enabledMobile appGlycemic controlBlood pressure
spellingShingle Ramesh Kumar Huda
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Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic review
Preventive Medicine Reports
Mobile health
Technology-enabled
Mobile app
Glycemic control
Blood pressure
title Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic review
title_full Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic review
title_fullStr Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic review
title_short Effectiveness of mobile health technology-enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in India- a systematic review
title_sort effectiveness of mobile health technology enabled interventions to improve management and control of hypertension and diabetes in india a systematic review
topic Mobile health
Technology-enabled
Mobile app
Glycemic control
Blood pressure
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