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Potencial e desafios dos aplicativos de saúde na melhoria dos cuidados geriátricos: uma revisão integrativa

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To identify the impacts resulting from the use of health monitoring applications compared to traditional methods of care management. Method: This study comprises an integrative literature review, in which 10 scientific articles were analyzed. These articles were selected through a rigorous search of the LILACS, MEDLINE/PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases. To be eligible, studies had to meet the following criteria: be primary, be fully available, not have been removed from the databases, and have an objective that directly answered the research question. Results: From the analysis of the collected content, the effectiveness of self-management health apps can be observed, as well as identifying challenges encountered during implementation. Conclusion: This study highlights the growing potential of applications in improving healthcare for the elderly, given the ongoing demographic expansion in this age group.

Source: Saúde em Redes

DOI: 10.18310/2446-4813.2025v11n1.4583

Authors: Andre Macedo de Jesus Junior, Thaís Santana Oliveira, Larissa Santana Soares, Marks Passos Santos

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Faculdade de Agudos, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407686891

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