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A Systematic Review of Smartphone Applications That Address Patient Care in the Peri-Operative Period
Hadal El-Hadi1, Brandon Lok-Hang Chan2, Brian Wai-Hei Siu2
1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 13, 2025
Summary
Smartphone applications enhance peri-operative care by improving patient education, communication, and monitoring. This systematic review highlights their potential to reduce complications and boost patient satisfaction, paving the way for future integration.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Peri-operative Medicine
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Patient-centered care is increasingly leveraging mobile technology.
- An updated systematic review is crucial due to the rapid evolution of smartphone applications in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and summarize smartphone-based applications used by patients in peri-operative care.
- To identify key themes regarding the benefits, requirements, and limitations of these applications.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of seven databases was conducted.
- Inclusion criteria focused on peri-operative smartphone application use, usability, and effectiveness.
- Thematic synthesis and CASP checklists were employed for analysis.
Main Results:
- 18 articles were selected from 8204 initial results.
- Key benefits include enhanced patient education, communication, reduced complications, improved post-operative monitoring, and increased patient satisfaction.
- Themes also covered application design, assessment methodologies, study limitations, and future research directions.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone applications are poised to significantly impact peri-operative care.
- Potential benefits include improved communication, enhanced patient outcomes, and strengthened medical education.
- Further research and validation are necessary to guide clinical implementation and recommendations.
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