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A Review of the Use of Mobile Health Interventions in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, presents significant challenges due to its chronic, relapsing nature. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies, leveraging smartphones and wearable devices, offer innovative approaches to support long-term care. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the use of mHealth interventions in IBD management. This narrative review draws on representative literature identified through a search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (2010-2023). It explores various forms, including health applications, wearable devices, and telemedicine, and their roles in symptom monitoring, medication adherence, dietary management, and psychological support. Synthesized findings from clinical studies indicate that these tools can contribute to improved disease control, adherence rates, and quality of life. The review also discusses key challenges such as data privacy, implementation barriers, and digital literacy, while highlighting future directions involving artificial intelligence for personalized care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Overall, mHealth presents a promising avenue to enhance patient-centered IBD management, though its integration into routine care requires addressing technological, regulatory, and user-centric considerations.

Source: Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare

DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s562556

Authors: Qun Zhang, Jiangwei Zhou, Weishang Lei, Shiyun Tong

Institutions: Zhejiang University, Quzhou City People's Hospital

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836