The Effectiveness of Smartphone Apps for Lifestyle Improvement in Noncommunicable Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.

Pernille Lunde Birgitta Blakstad Nilsson Astrid Bergland Kari Jorunn Kværner Astra Bye

Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2018)

Our review demonstrated limited research of the use of smartphone apps for NCDs other than diabetes with a follow-up of at least 3 months. For diabetes, the use of apps seems to improve lifestyle factors, especially to decrease HbA1c. More research with long-term follow-up should be performed to assess the effect of smartphone apps for NCDs other than diabetes.

Keyphrases

systematic review
meta analyses
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
glycemic control
randomized controlled trial
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
physical activity
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle