UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION FOR HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS: A SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: High blood pressure remains a major health issue worldwide, particularly in countries with low and middle incomes, where adherence to treatment and lifestyle modifications is often suboptimal. This scoping review sought to investigate the utilization and effectiveness of digital lifestyle interventions for individuals with hypertension. Methods: The review process utilized the framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley, and in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, an extensive search was performed across various electronic databases (PubMed, Sage, Science Direct, and ProQuest) for studies published between 2023 and 2025. Eligible studies included those targeting adults with hypertension and applying digital tools to promote healthy lifestyle. Result: A total of nine studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. Most interventions utilized mobile health (mHealth) tools such as smartphone applications, automated text messaging, WeChat, WhatsApp, and web-based platforms. Most of these studies focused on encouraging changes in diet, increasing physical activity, ensuring medication compliance, and monitoring blood pressure independently. Discussion: Variations existed in delivery methods and intervention duration, numerous studies have documented modest reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as enhancements in medication adherence and health-related behaviors.