Effectiveness and Safety of Digital Health Services in Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Background: Post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) management is essential for improving patient outcomes. Digital health services (DHS) offer the potential to enhance recovery outcomes and care quality through real-time monitoring and personalized interventions. Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of DHS in improving outcomes for post-PCI patients. Methods: A systematic search of databases was conducted for randomized controlled trials on DHS for post-PCI patients. Results: Eleven studies involving 2568 patients were included. DHS significantly improved quality of life, 6-minute walk test performance, medication adherence, patient satisfaction, and smoking cessation rates, while reducing complications and readmission rates. Subgroup analysis showed DHS was particularly effective for patients over 60 years. Conclusion: DHS significantly improve post-PCI management and patient outcomes, with marked benefits for older patients. Further large-scale, long-term studies are recommended to confirm these findings.