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ArticleWorld journal of methodology2026

Smartphone-based mobile health impact on oral anticoagulation adherence, quality of life, and healthcare utilization in adult atrial fibrillation.

Muhammad Farhan, Tirath Patel, Waleed Harazeen, Yara Mohamed, Abdullah Al Azzawi, Heba Intabli, Nada Ahmed, Mohammed Al-Hadi Naseer Obais, Mohammad Riyad Alkhazali, Bhumi Daishik Patel and 2 more

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Muhammad FarhanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman 6263, United Arab Emirates.
Tirath PatelDepartment of Medicine, Trinity Medical Sciences University School of Medicine, Kingstown VC0100, Saint George, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Waleed HarazeenDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman 6263, United Arab Emirates.
Yara MohamedDepartment of Internal Medicine, RAK Hospitals, Ras Al Khaimah, Ra's al Khaymah 6263, Ra's al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates.
Abdullah Al AzzawiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman 6263, United Arab Emirates.
Heba IntabliDepartment of Internal Medicine, RAK Hospitals, Ras Al Khaimah, Ra's al Khaymah 6263, Ra's al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates.
Nada AhmedDepartment of Medicine, Al Quwain Hospital, Umm al Qaywayn 6263, United Arab Emirates.
Mohammed Al-Hadi Naseer ObaisDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman 6263, United Arab Emirates.
Mohammad Riyad AlkhazaliDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ajman University, Ajman 6263, United Arab Emirates.
Bhumi Daishik PatelDepartment of Internal Medicine, Windsor University School of Medicine, St Kitts 01000, Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Asfaq AhmadDepartment of Internal Medicine, Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, Khanpur 01000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Ayoola AwosikaDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Bloomington, IL 61601, United States. ayoolaawosika@yahoo.com.

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Abstract

backgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent arrhythmia associated with increased stroke risk, morbidity, and healthcare burden. Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is essential for stroke prevention, but adherence is often suboptimal. Smartphone-based mobile health (mHealth) applications offer potential to enhance adherence, quality of life (QoL), and reduce healthcare utilization.

aimTo systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the impact of smartphone-based mHealth interventions on OAC adherence, health-related QoL, and healthcare utilization in adults with AF.

methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines and a PROSPERO-registered protocol (CRD420251169904), databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, ClinicalTrials.gov) were searched from January 1, 2000, to July 30, 2025. Eligible studies were RCTs of mHealth apps for AF management in adults (≥ 18 years). Two reviewers screened records, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using Cochrane risk of bias 2. Narrative synthesis was used due to heterogeneity.

resultsOf 968 records, 16 RCTs (

conclusionmHealth apps, especially comprehensive ones, can improve OAC adherence, QoL, and reduce utilization in AF patients. Future research should focus on long-term efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and equitable implementation for diverse populations.

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AdherenceAtrial fibrillationHealthcare utilizationMobile healthOral anticoagulationQuality of lifeSystematic review

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PMID42626055
PMCPMC13491137

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