Key result
mHealth and wearables for acute AF follow-up show inconsistent outcome reporting across three models.
Why the study?
As mHealth technologies evolve, their role in AF care is still emerging.
Does mobile health and wearable technology improve follow-up outcomes in patients with acute, uncomplicated atrial fibrillation?
Does mobile health and wearable technology improve follow-up outcomes in patients with acute, uncomplicated atrial fibrillation?
There is significant heterogeneity and inconsistent reporting in the use of mHealth and wearable technologies for the follow-up of acute, uncomplicated atrial fibrillation, highlighting the need for further research on patient-centered outcomes.
Inconsistent reporting across mHealth models for acute AF limits outcome comparability; leaves open standardization of endpoints for future trials.
As mobile health (mHealth) technologies evolve, their role in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) care is still emerging. This scoping review explored the current use of mHealth and wearable technologies for the follow-up of patients with acute, uncomplicated AF. The review followed the Arksey and O'Malley framework. Five databases were searched for studies published from January 2010 to April 2024. Two authors independently screened, selected and extracted data. Ten publications from seven countries were included: nine observational studies and one randomised controlled trial. Devices were used across three models of mHealth integration (community-based telehealth care programs, virtual wards and post-acute episode rhythm monitoring). Reporting on clinical outcomes, adverse events, costs, barriers and patient experience was inconsistent. The review highlights heterogeneity in mHealth use for AF follow-up and limited reporting of patient-centred outcomes. Further research is needed to understand patient experience, adherence and the impact of mHealth on long-term outcomes.
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Stothart et al. (2025) conducted a review in Acute, uncomplicated Atrial Fibrillation (n=10). Mobile health (mHealth) and wearable technologies was evaluated on Current use of mHealth and wearable technologies for follow-up. A scoping review of 10 publications found that mobile health and wearable technologies for acute atrial fibrillation follow-up are used across three models, with inconsistent outcome reporting.
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