Erica Schorr|Adam D. Gepner|Mary A. Dolansky|Daniel E. Forman|Linda G Park|Kristina Petersen|Carolyn H Still|Tracy Y. Wang|Nanette K. Wenger
Harnessing Mobile Health Technology for Secondary Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Older Adults: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
secondary prevention cardiovascular disease cvd leading cause morbidity mortality critical improving health outcomes quality life aging population mobile health mhealth technology gains universal leverage popularity becoming userfriendly older adults adjunct manage cvd risk improve overall cardiovascular health rapid advances mhealth technology increasing technological engagement older adults comprehensive understanding current literature knowledge gaps barriers surrounding impact mhealth secondary cvd prevention essential systematic review literature 26 studies used mhealth secondary cvd prevention focusing lifestyle behavior change medication adherence cohorts mean age 60 years identified improvements health behaviors medication adherence observed particularly short message service ie texting component involved although mobile technologies becoming mainstream starting blend seamlessly standard health care still distinct barriers limit implementation particularly older adults including affordability usability privacy security issues furthermore studies type mhealth effective older adults longer study duration essential field continues grow population ages identifying implementing effective widely accepted costeffective timeefficient mhealth interventions improve cvd health vulnerable demographic group top health priority