MHealth technologies for osteoarthritis self-management and treatment: A systematic review. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, Wonchan; Zheng, Hua; Franklin, Patricia; Tulu, Bengisu
• Other Names: Bossen Claus guest-editor.; Pine Kathleen H guest-editor.; Cabitza Federico guest-editor.; Ellingsen Gunnar guest-editor.; Piras Enrico Maria guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Health informatics journal. Volume 25:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 984
• Page End: 1003
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: arthritis -- mHealth -- mobile health -- smartphone app -- osteoarthritis of knee -- self-management; Medical informatics -- Periodicals; 610.285
• DOI: 10.1177/1460458217735676
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1460-4582

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic disease that can be better treated with the help of self-management interventions. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies are becoming a popular means to deliver such interventions. We reviewed the current state of research and development of mHealth technologies for osteoarthritis self-management to determine gaps future research could address. We conducted a systematic review of English articles and a survey of apps available in the marketplace as of 2016. Among 117 unique articles identified, 25 articles that met our inclusion criteria were reviewed in-depth. The app search identified 23 relevant apps for osteoarthritis self-management. Through the synthesis of three research themes (osteoarthritis assessment tools, osteoarthritis measurement tools, and osteoarthritis motion monitoring tools) that emerged from the current knowledge base, we provide a design framework to guide the development of more comprehensive osteoarthritis mHealth apps that facilitate self-management, decision support, and shared decision-making.