Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Systematic Review - Scorecard - MDSpire

Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Systematic Review

  • By

  • Brith Andresen

  • Mari Oma Ohnstad

  • Marie Hamilton Larsen

  • Simen A Steindal

  • Henrik Brun

  • Katrine Onshuus Eriksen

  • Kristin Hofsø

  • Unni Jenssen

  • Marte-Marie Wallander Karlsen

  • Monica Evelyn Kvande

  • Kari L Mariussen

  • Philip Moons

  • Clarisse Sifa Nsengi

  • Kristin J Skaarud

  • Karoline Skedsmo

  • Kari Sørensen

  • Benedicte S Strøm

  • Ina Thon Aamodt

  • July 8, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Efficacy of Digital Health Solutions for Young Individuals with Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionCongenital Heart Disease (CHD)
Key MechanismsStructural abnormalities of the heart or intrathoracic great vessels that impact functional significance.
Target PopulationYoung individuals aged 10 to 29 years with congenital heart disease.
Care SettingHealth care settings for regular examinations and follow-up visits.

Key Highlights

  • Global prevalence of CHD is reported to be 0.8% to 1%.
  • Approximately 30% of newborns with CHD have multiple structural defects.
  • Successful transition to adult care depends on disease knowledge and self-management skills.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assessment of structural abnormalities in the heart or blood vessels.

Management

  • Regular follow-up visits and adherence to medical prescriptions.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Early recognition and assessment of symptoms in chronic diseases.

Risks

  • Potential for multiple reinterventions due to structural complications.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adolescents and young adults with complex congenital heart disease.

Involvement in managing health improves transition to adult care.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Foster confidence and autonomy in young patients during the transition to adult care.
  • Encourage active involvement in health management.

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Original Source(s)

Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Systematic Review

  • by Brith Andresen, Mari Oma Ohnstad, Marie Hamilton Larsen, Simen A Steindal, Henrik Brun, Katrine Onshuus Eriksen, Kristin Hofsø, Unni Jenssen, Marte-Marie Wallander Karlsen, Monica Evelyn Kvande, Kari L Mariussen, Philip Moons, Clarisse Sifa Nsengi, Kristin J Skaarud, Karoline Skedsmo, Kari Sørensen, Benedicte S Strøm, Ina Thon Aamodt

  • July 8, 2026

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