Digital Health and Technology-Supported Interventions Supporting Advanced Practice Nurses in Cardiovascular Risk...

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Digital Health
• Cardiovascular Risk Management

Background:

• Digital health technologies are increasingly integrated into primary healthcare.
• Advanced practice nurses play a crucial role in cardiovascular risk management.
• The use of technology by nurses in this field requires mapping and description.

Purpose of the Study:

• To map and describe digital health technologies and interventions used by advanced practice nurses.
• To identify the advanced nursing functions supported by these technologies in cardiovascular risk management.
• To understand the application of technology in primary healthcare for cardiovascular disease prevention and management.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive scoping review was conducted following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
• Systematic searches were performed across multiple databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SciELO) and grey literature.
• International studies published between January 2005 and May 2026 were included, with no language restrictions.

Main Results:

• 12 studies out of 3919 records met the inclusion criteria.
• Technologies included structured nurse-led programs, clinical decision support software, telehealth, and mobile self-management tools.
• These interventions supported primary and secondary prevention, chronic disease management, and cardiac rehabilitation, aiding in decision-making, monitoring, education, and care coordination.

Conclusions:

• Digital health technologies can enhance advanced cardiovascular nursing practice when integrated into defined care pathways.
• Key contributions include connecting clinical decision support, longitudinal follow-up, and supported self-management.
• Effective implementation depends on workflow integration, role clarity, equitable access, and governance.