SynthesisJMIR mHealth and uHealth2024
Current Status of Barriers to mHealth Access Among Patients With Stroke and Steps Toward the Digital Health Era: Systematic Review.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of telemedicine-based rehabilitation after stroke: a systematic review.Journal of neurology · 2026Pooled it
- Hardware and software design trends and considerations in gamified stroke rehabilitation: Results from a systematic review.Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2026Pooled it
- Communication Strategies to Promote Patient Engagement in Telemedicine: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Mapping global inequities in telemedicine implementation: An umbrella review of barriers and facilitators.PloS one · 2026Pooled it
- Factors influencing digital health literacy in stroke patients based on social cognitive theory: a mixed-methods systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Cancer survivors' experiences with mHealth interventions for PA: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Adherence to and Engagement With an mHealth Physical Activity Intervention After Mild Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: Secondary Analysis of a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Trial
- Current Status and Associated Factors of Technophobia Toward Digital Health Technologies Among Older Patients With Stroke: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Structured Digital Device Instruction for Older Adults With Stroke During Convalescent Rehabilitation: Prospective Feasibility Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Post-stroke rehabilitation in inflammatory rheumatic diseases: outcome measures, digital tools, and patient education perspectives.Rheumatology international · 2026Review
- mHealth-Enabled Stroke Screening for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Low-Resource Settings: Systematic Literature Review of Critical Barriers, Emerging Technologies, and AI-Driven Solutions.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Review
- Creation of EmpowerMe Website to Promote Self-Efficacy in Survivors of Stroke: Co-Design Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Family-led post-ICU discharge intervention for tracheostomized patients in India: Feasibility and formative impact evaluation.PloS one · 2026Article
- Digital health and consumer health informatics: past and future.Medical research archives · 2026Article
- Narrative Review on Post-Stroke Outcomes Through Recognition of Frailty, Sarcopenia, and Palliative Care Needs.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Design and Validation of PACTUS 2.0: Usability for Neurological Patients, Seniors and Caregivers.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- mHealth Apps for Family Caregivers of Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review.Iranian journal of public health · 2025Review
- eHealth Technologies in Transitional Care Interventions for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers: A Scoping Review.Florence Nightingale journal of nursing · 2025Article
- A Narrative Review on Mobile Health (mHealth) App for Stroke Care and Rehabilitation Intervention for Malaysia.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2025Article
- Construction of a home-based rehabilitation nursing program integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine for stroke patients based on mobile health.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMobile health (mHealth) offers significant benefits for patients with stroke, facilitating remote monitoring and personalized health care solutions beyond traditional settings. However, there is a dearth of comprehensive data, particularly qualitative insights, on the barriers to mHealth access. Understanding these barriers is crucial for devising strategies to enhance mHealth use among patients with stroke.
objectiveThis study aims to examine the recent literature focusing on barriers to mHealth access among patients with stroke.
methodsA systematic search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and CINAHL Plus Full Text was conducted for literature published between 2017 and 2023. Abstracts and full texts were independently screened based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data synthesis was performed using the convergent integrated analysis framework recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute.
resultsA total of 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. The majority were qualitative studies (about 42%), followed by mixed methods (25%), pilot studies (about 17%), nonrandomized controlled trials (about 8%), and observational studies (about 8%). Participants included patients with stroke, caregivers, and various health care professionals. The most common mHealth practices were home-based telerehabilitation (30%) and poststroke mHealth and telecare services (20%). Identified barriers were categorized into two primary themes: (1) at the patient level and (2) at the health provider-patient-device interaction level. The first theme includes 2 subthemes: health-related issues and patient acceptability. The second theme encompassed 3 subthemes: infrastructure challenges (including software, networking, and hardware), support system deficiencies, and time constraints.
conclusionsThis systematic review underscores significant barriers to mHealth adoption among patients with stroke. Addressing these barriers in future research is imperative to ensure that mHealth solutions effectively meet patients' needs.
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