سامانه کنگره های دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی و درمانی آذربایجان غربی

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The Role of Minimum Data Set (MDS) in mHealth Applications for Childhood Obesity Management: A Systematic Review

نویسندگان :

Sahel Sharifpoor Saleh¹ Elahe Gozali² Bita Almasi³

1- دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ارومیه 2- دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ارومیه 3- دانشگاه علوم پزشکی ارومیه

کلمات کلیدی :

Childhood obesity،mHealth،applications،Minimum Data Set،weight management،MDS

چکیده :

Background and Aim: Childhood obesity is a major global health issue, leading to long-term health problems like metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Traditional intervention strategies often fail to provide personalized, scalable solutions. mHealth applications have emerged as effective tools for weight management, offering digital interventions tailored to individual needs. A crucial element of these applications is the Minimum Data Set (MDS), which includes demographic, clinical, and behavioral data for personalized recommendations and effective monitoring. This systematic review aims to evaluate the role of MDS in childhood obesity management apps and assess their impact on improving health outcomes. Methods: This study follows the PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus to identify studies published between 2020 and 2024. Articles were screened based on relevance, methodology, and inclusion of MDS components. Following rigorous selection criteria, 12 final articles were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative synthesis. Results: Findings indicate that most mHealth applications for obesity management integrate behavioral modification techniques, physical activity tracking, dietary logging, and reward-based engagement mechanisms. MDS elements typically included demographic information, clinical assessments (e.g., BMI tracking, metabolic markers), personalized treatment recommendations, and interactive user engagement features. Studies demonstrated that structured MDS frameworks significantly enhance adherence to weight management programs, promote healthier behaviors, and contribute to measurable reductions in BMI. However, a major challenge observed was the lack of standardization in MDS elements across different applications, leading to inconsistencies in data collection, usability, and intervention effectiveness. Conclusion: Integrating standardized MDS frameworks into mHealth applications can significantly improve childhood obesity management by enabling personalized, evidence-based interventions. Establishing uniform MDS guidelines will enhance data consistency, facilitate better health monitoring, and improve long-term health outcomes. Future research should focus on refining MDS components, evaluating user engagement strategies, and assessing the sustained impact of mHealth applications on obesity prevention and treatment.