Key result
Mobile apps lower systolic blood pressure by ~3 mmHg vs. routine care in hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
The effectiveness of mobile applications in blood pressure control among hypertensive patients was investigated due to limited consolidated evidence.
Do mobile application interventions improve blood pressure control and medication adherence in hypertensive patients compared to routine care?
Meta-Analysis (n=1,430)
Do mobile application interventions improve blood pressure control and medication adherence in hypertensive patients compared to routine care?
Mobile application-based interventions significantly improve systolic and diastolic blood pressure control as well as medication adherence in hypertensive patients.
Supports mobile apps as adjuncts in hypertension care; confirms mHealth efficacy across 7 RCTs for BP control.
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of mobile applications in blood pressure control. Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the effects of "Internet+" mobile application-based nursing interventions on blood pressure management in hypertensive patients were retrieved from five databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP, PubMed, and Embase. The search spanned up to April 7, 2024. Following literature screening, abstract review, and risk-of-bias assessment, a meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4.1 software. Results: Seven studies were included, with the following outcome measures analyzed: ① Systolic blood pressure (SBP): MD = 2.60, 98% CI (1.47, 3.73), P < 0.05; ② Diastolic blood pressure (DBP): MD = 1.63, 98% CI (0.52, 2.75), P < 0.05; ③ Medication adherence: SMD = 0.36, 98% CI (0.21, 0.51), P < 0.05. Conclusion: "Internet+" mobile healthcare nursing interventions significantly improve blood pressure management outcomes in hypertensive patients, enhance medication adherence, and promote better blood pressure control.
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Fan et al. (2025) conducted a meta-analysis in Hypertension (n=1,430). Mobile application interventions vs. Routine care was evaluated on Systolic blood pressure (MD 2.60, 95% CI 1.47, 3.73, p=<0.01). Mobile application interventions significantly reduced systolic blood pressure by a mean difference of 2.60 compared to routine care in hypertensive patients.
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