Last updated August 28, 2026
Key finding
Health-related quality of life improved significantly.
This study evaluated the impact of telehealth interventions on chronic disease management, finding significant improvements in health-related quality of life and mental health.
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Moderate
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RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of telehealth interventions on chronic disease management, finding significant improvements in health-related quality of life and mental health.
These findings highlight the potential of telehealth to enhance chronic disease management, providing a valuable alternative to traditional care. Improved health-related quality of life and mental health can lead to better patient outcomes and satisfaction, which is crucial for managing chronic conditions effectively.
Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear due to limited evidence. No significant difference in serious maternal health outcomes. Potential limitations in generalizability due to specific population characteristics.
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Ryan JS, Kristin M, Christopher F, et al. Telehealth has the potential to improve management of poorly controlled chronic diseases relative to clinic-based care alone. Studies in health technology and informatics. 2024;310:194-198. doi:10.3233/SHTI230954
Health-related quality of life improved significantly (effect size: 1.5, p-value: 0.01).
Mental health improved significantly (effect size: 1.7, p-value: 0.01).
General health management improved significantly (effect size: 1.6, p-value: 0.01).
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This study contributes evidence to Mobile app for diabetes self-management, Telehealth intervention and Health belief score, Health-related quality of life, Mental health, and 3 more.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Health belief score
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Health belief score
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Health-related quality of life
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Health-related quality of life
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Mental health
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Mental health
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Serious maternal health outcome
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Serious maternal health outcome
Telehealth intervention → Change in perception of health
Telehealth intervention → Change in perception of health
Telehealth intervention → General Health Management Improvement
Telehealth intervention → General Health Management Improvement
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This study contributes to evidence on Mobile app for diabetes self-management and Health belief score, Mobile app for diabetes self-management and Quality of Life Outcomes.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Mental health.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Mental health
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Mobile app for diabetes self-management may improve Health-related quality of life.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Health-related quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Mobile app for diabetes self-management may improve Health belief score.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
Health belief score
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is cautious because the available studies report mixed findings.
Limitations
Telehealth intervention appears to improve Change in perception of health.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Change in perception of health
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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