Key result
A systematic review of 22 studies found that mobile technology interventions for hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa improved blood pressure reduction, health knowledge, and treatment adherence.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to identify and assess the use of technologies, including mobile health technology, internet of things devices, and artificial intelligence, in hypertension healthcare across sub-Saharan Africa.
Does the use of technology improve hypertension healthcare outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa?
Population
22 included studies addressing technologies for hypertension healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa
Comparison
Use of technologies vs standard care or observational evaluation
Design
Systematic review
Authors
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Supports mobile interventions for hypertension care in sub-Saharan Africa; extends evidence to this understudied region.
Systematic Review (n=22)
Does the use of technology improve hypertension healthcare outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa?
Mobile technology interventions, particularly SMS, show promise for improving hypertension management and reducing blood pressure in sub-Saharan Africa, though current applications are heterogeneous.
Stokes et al. (2022) conducted a systematic review in Hypertension (n=22). Technologies (mobile health, IoT, AI) was evaluated on Blood pressure reduction/control, treatment adherence, retention in care, awareness/knowledge of hypertension, and completeness of medical records. A systematic review of 22 studies found that mobile technology interventions for hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa improved blood pressure reduction, health knowledge, and treatment adherence.
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