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Effectiveness of mobile applications in the management of syphilis by healthcare professionals: systematic review protocol

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile applications in supporting healthcare professionals in the management of syphilis, focusing on diagnostic accuracy, treatment adherence, and clinical decision-making. The primary outcomes will include improvements in diagnostic performance, compliance with clinical protocols, and overall patient management. We will conduct a systematic review in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The protocol is registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024525010). Comprehensive searches will be performed across PubMed Central, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and CINAHL, covering the period from 2016 to 2025. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) will be included. Data extraction and quality appraisal will be carried out independently by two reviewers. The findings of this review will determine whether mobile applications can improve clinical decision-making and promote adherence to evidence-based protocols in the management of syphilis by healthcare professionals.

Source: Discover Public Health

DOI: 10.1186/s12982-025-01084-6

Authors: Paulina Almeida Rodrigues, Miguel Henrique da Silva dos Santos, Monik Suelly Paula Machado, Adriana Gomes Nogueira Ferreira, Marcelino Santos Neto, Janaina Miranda Bezerra

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Universidade Federal 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

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e ao Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico do Maranhão