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Mobile health interventions in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review.
Christoph Heesen1, Thomas Berger2, Karin Riemann-Lorenz1
1Clinical and Rehabilitative MS Research, Institute of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis, University Medical Center, Hamburg, Germany.
Multiple Sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England)
|October 28, 2023
Summary
Digital health tools show promise for multiple sclerosis (MS) management, with specific interventions for depression and fatigue demonstrating significant patient-reported outcomes. Further research is needed to confirm efficacy and guide implementation into routine care.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) are often younger and less disabled than patients with other chronic diseases, making them suitable candidates for digital health applications.
- Numerous digital health applications have been developed for pwMS to manage their condition.
Conclusions:
- Mobile, self-guided digital health applications have been tested in RCTs for pwMS.
- Two interventions for depression and fatigue show significant effects, but implementation into routine care remains a challenge.
