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

To evaluate the efficacy of digital health solutions for young individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD).

Approach:
  • Systematic Review: The review analyzes existing studies on digital health interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for young individuals with CHD.
Key Findings:
  • Digital health solutions can enhance disease knowledge and self-management skills among adolescents and young adults with CHD.
  • These interventions may facilitate a smoother transition from pediatric to adult care.
  • The effectiveness of digital health solutions varies based on the complexity of the CHD and individual patient needs.
Interpretation:

Digital health solutions show promise in supporting young individuals with CHD, particularly in enhancing their engagement in health management.

Limitations:
  • The review may be limited by the variability in study designs and outcomes measured across different digital health interventions.
  • There is a potential lack of long-term follow-up data on the effectiveness of these interventions.
Conclusion:

Digital health solutions represent a valuable tool for improving health outcomes in young individuals with CHD, though further research is needed to optimize their implementation.

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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