Naturalizing digital and quality of life in chronic diseases: Systematic review to research perspective into technological advancing and personalized medicine

The increasing of chronic diseases and related health management are the main clinical and public health challenges. The long-term nature and the need for continuous monitoring in chronic disease management gave rise to early technological innovations (mobile Health) to improve care management plans, therapeutic adherence, and psychological support to the patient. This review aimed to map the literature on the impact of the use of wearable device on quality of life in patients with chronic diseases. We performed a systematic search of MEDLINE through PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus of all scientific literature published until January 2022. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 10 papers were included. This review pointed out the relevant focus on the use of wearable device in chronic disease patients highlighting the wearable device impact on several domains including quality of life, Self-Efficacy, Self-Management, and feelings on patients with chronic diseases. The available scientific literature related to the impact of the use of wearable device on quality of life and psychological features in patients with chronic diseases, general underline a need to develop professional healthcare guidelines and tailored intervention on patients with a chronic condition, using mobile Health solutions and trying to fill the lack of knowledge about the topic.

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This review aimed to summarize the impact of wearable devices on the quality of life in patients with chronic diseases. A systematic search of scientific literature published until January 2022 yielded 10 included papers. The results highlighted the significant impact of wearable devices on various domains including quality of life, self-efficacy, self-management, and feelings in patients with chronic diseases. However, further research is needed to develop professional healthcare guidelines and tailored interventions to bridge the current knowledge gap on the topic.