# Implementation of mobile health interventions in hypertension management and outcomes: A scoping review protocol

## TL;DR

This scoping review protocol outlines a study to map existing research on mobile health interventions for managing hypertension, focusing on their implementation and outcomes.

## Contribution

The study introduces a structured approach to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of mHealth interventions for hypertension.

## Key findings

- The review will identify types of mHealth interventions used in hypertension management.
- It will assess the effectiveness of these interventions in controlling blood pressure.
- Key implementation outcomes like feasibility and patient satisfaction will be evaluated.

## Abstract

Hypertension remains a global health concern, significantly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and mortality. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions are emerging as a promising solution for hypertension management, offering tools for remote monitoring, patient engagement, and data tracking. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on mHealth interventions for hypertension, highlighting key trends, research gaps, and implications for clinical practice and future research.

This scoping review aims to map the breadth of literature on mHealth interventions for hypertension management, focusing on implementation (feasibility, acceptability, adoption), effectiveness, and health outcomes. Specifically, it seeks to identify the types of mHealth interventions used, implementation strategies across various settings, barriers and facilitators, and associated health outcomes.

This review will consist of a systematic literature search of databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, and EMBASE, augmented with grey literature, in accordance with the methodological framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley and improved by Levac et al. The study will be chosen using a two-phase screening procedure, and the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) will be used to evaluate the study’s quality. Study characteristics, population information, intervention descriptions, results, and important findings will all be captured during data extraction.

The review will identify the types of mHealth interventions, assess their effectiveness in blood pressure control, and evaluate key implementation outcomes, including feasibility, acceptability, and adoption as reflected by patient adherence, engagement, and satisfaction. Additionally, key research gaps will be highlighted, such as the need for long-term studies and diverse population representation.

This scoping review will provide a comprehensive overview of mHealth interventions for hypertension management, identifying effective strategies and highlighting areas for further research. The findings will inform healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers on integrating mHealth technologies into hypertension care to improve patient outcomes.